Inspirational Documentary Commemorates 5th Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake
Janson Media today announced the release of Unbreakable: A Story of Hope and Healing in Haitito worldwide television, digital, VOD, DVD and educational markets. The film is available as both a one-hour television special (1 x 56') and a feature-length documentary (1 x 73').
Five years ago today, on January 12th, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, bringing devastation to an already impoverished nation. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives; more than 1 million were displaced, and tens of thousands were injured—including countless children and young people who suffered the loss of limbs.
Against this backdrop, two American organizations stepped in to provide aid. Facing political corruption and the threat of failure, Project Medishare successfully set up clinics for the victims, and the Knights of Columbus ensured that prosthetic limbs would be made available for every young amputee.
But this was only the beginning of the story. Amidst incredible odds, a small group of earthquake victims became emboldened to defy deeply entrenched Haitian stereotypes against people with disabilities. Team Zaryen was formed, an amputee soccer team that transformed victims into beacons of hope, creating real possibilities for those attempting to rebuild their lives - including U.S. soldiers returning from wars overseas.
At times a searing analysis of the post-earthquake horrors and Haiti"s turbulent history, and at times a poignant sports story about overcoming insurmountable odds, Unbreakable: A Story of Hope and Healing in Haiti ultimately a powerful reminder of the triumph of the human spirit, and of how the bonds of hope are oftentimes born out of the shackles of despair.
Unbreakable screened at the DocMiami International Festival and Florida Documentary Film Festival in 2014, where it was nominated for the 'Most Inspirational Documentary'award. The film also screened in 2014 at the Portland Film Festival and the NYC Independent Film Festivals. Unbreakable was produced by EVTV for the Knights of Columbus.
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