Conversations with the Living Panel Discussion (April 24, 2010)
Join the team at Conversations With The Living, LLC. to discuss the production of their feature documentary on the HIV/AIDS crisis in Haiti titled, “Conversations With The Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis” . Panel discussions will cover pertinent topics including Haiti’s turbulent history and rise from French slave colony to sovereign state, the origins of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Haiti, the role hostile foreign policy plays in exacerbating the socio-economic ills and health issues – like HIV – in Haiti, cultural stigmas faced by HIV positive Haitians and how that effects treatment, the challenges faced by medical personnel in Haiti combating the HIV/AIDS plague, and finally the advancements made by doctors, health officials, and HIV positive Haitians in combating the effects and spread of this vicious disease.
Heal Haiti Concert Series (On-going)
The team at Conversations with the Living, LLC. has pledged a lifelong commitment to the rebuilding efforts in Port Au Prince. In addition to completing our documentary, “Conversations with the Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis”, we are sponsoring a series of benefit concerts in NYC and LA featuring the hottest acts in the worlds of indie rock, hip hop, kompas, and world music. Event proceeds will be divided between short and long term relief projects to rebuild Port Au Prince via charitable donations to the Hospice St. Joseph (www.hospicesaintjoseph.org) and Le Peristyle de Mariani, represented in the USA by the Temple of Yehwe (www.vodou.org). The remaining portion of proceeds collected will be utilized to underwrite completion of our film “Conversations with the Living: Globalization and the Haitian Aids Crisis”. Conversations with the Living, LLC. will provide all donor attendees with certified letters of proof of their donations for tax purposes.