The Man by the Shore

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Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.

Released: Aug 25, 1993

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Jennifer Zubar

Sarah

Toto Bissainthe

Camille

Patrick Rameau

Sorel

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