Miami-Dade honors Haitian filmmaker behind new political thriller showing nationwide
Lauvince is the person behind the film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti?' A fictionalized account of. the incidents surrounding the July 7, 2021, assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, the film stars an all Haitian cast, including Haitian-American actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, and features the soundtrack 'Rasanble' by J Perry and Paul Beaubrun.
The film premiered on Friday and is currently showing in over 100 AMC and Regal movie theaters, a first for the Haitian film community, Lauvince said.
Lauvince's honor came via Miami-Dade District 2 Commissioner Marleine Bastien, who wanted to honor his milestone and representation of Haiti on the big screen to a global audience. Bastien was joined by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava while reading the proclamation. May is Haitian Heritage Month.
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