This month, Creatively Speaking, a curated film series that highlights independent film by and/or about people of color, paid homage to the myth and majesty of Haiti. The series featured “When the Drum is Beating,” a a feature-length documentary directed by Whitney Dow, one of our film-making collaborators.

When the Drum is Beating Trailer from Whitney Dow on Vimeo.

Years in the making, Whitney’s film is about Haiti’s most popular band – The Septentrional. The documentary beautifully interweaves the extraordinary story the 20–piece band’s six decades of creativity with the history of Haiti itself.

Learn more about this amazing film and when it will be showing near you.