Haitian Domestic Abuse Movie 'SELFISH LOVE' Opens Nov. 10

belfim.com/pictures.php?p=2230&...It is said that most Haitian women will whoop you with their lips but they seldom leave the relationship.

But what happens when your husband becomes abusive?

Leonard Maxime Francois, A young Haitian movie producer has decided to address the issue of Domestic Abuse in the Haitian community in a new movie called Selfish Love.

On Saturday, November 10th, 2007, at 6:00 PM, Movie goers in South Florida will have the opportunity to watch Selfish Love for the first time at the North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theater located at 17011 NE 19th Avenue in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Starring Benchoummy Elien and Mariejoe Lacroix, Selfish Love will open our eyes to the reality of domestic abuse you never thought existed.

Watch the Selfish Love trailer now!

What impact will this movie have on Haitian society?

Growing up in Haiti I used to laugh when a woman was getting a beating by her husband. In those days, only twenty years ago, I never heard any mention of the word "domestic abuse", not in English, French, nor Kreyol.

I grew up hearing that "L'Homme est le chef de la maison" (Man is the king of the house). There are many Haitian men out there who think it's OK to hit a woman, there are many Haitian women out there who choose to live in such violent conditions either because of financial problems "He pays all the bills", the fear of poverty, because of the kids, of because some of them believe it's normal.

Perhaps after watching this movie they will think otherwise.

Selfish Love is in English, so be sure to bring your Teenage kids, nieces & nephews, also your American and Non Haitian friends so they can learn to appreciate the evolution of cinema in the Haitian community, another positive aspect of Haitian life that the world has yet to notice.

See you there!

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Sandy Congratulations on all your success, good to see another positive Haitian out there... see more
Reply · November 04 at 10:36 PM
Sandy This movie is the bomb.....trust me i went to the premier.this was the first haitian... see more
Reply · November 12 at 10:31 PM
Tasha I will be there.It about time we have movies out there people can relate to, open the... see more
Reply · November 09 at 2:50 PM
Sara I know for sure i will be there to support,And i hope all the ladies come, either it had... see more
Reply · November 09 at 12:21 PM
Mauclair Simon I am glad to know at least there is an attempt to address domestic violence in the... see more
Reply · November 09 at 10:27 AM

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