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Cast & Crew

Jack C. Newell
As Narrator
Jack C. Newell
Director
Barack Obama
As Self
Adam Davidson
As Self
Madame Claude
As Farmer
Jim Cavnar
As Founding Member of Cross International

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In the documentary "How (Not) to Build a School in Haiti," a well-intentioned project to construct a school in a rural Haitian community becomes embroiled in a complex web of bureaucracy, corruption, and cultural clashes. As the filmmakers delve deeper into the project, they encounter unexpected challenges and confront uncomfortable truths about the legacy of colonialism and the role of NGOs in development work. Through their journey, the film raises important questions about the nature of aid and the importance of local ownership in sustainable development. Ultimately, the documentary forces viewers to reconsider their assumptions about the impact of foreign intervention in the developing world.

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