Edwidge Danticat Visits Her Haitian Roots (2006)

Although Edwidge Danticat has received numerous prizes for her work, she remains humble, warm and generous in her willingness to reach out to others, writers and individuals alike. Her unique story reveals some of the challenges faced by those who are forced to move from one culture to another, and her positive example will inspire viewers. The program includes many family photos, paintings by Haitian artists and others, Haitian vodou flags, photos of Haiti, and other images that illustrate many topics. Among the concerns Danticat addresses are loss and separation, love of country, the power of words and literature, building community and becoming a woman.