Category: documentary work
Haiti Innovation blog
I have visited Haiti several times over the last two years, and hope to continue doing so on a regular basis. For students taking the Documentary Photo class, and many others who ask me about Haiti, this site may be of interest. ‘Haiti Innovation’ describes itself as: “… a consultancy committed to Haiti. Created by […]
Munyurangabo – a film to look for
A debut by American filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung, ‘Munyurangabo’ is circulating through various international film festivals. A review of its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival has left me itching to see the film. So if any one gets to see it before I do, please add a comment here. Based on the genocide […]
Haiti book now available
Art and Biology students have published a book from the ongoing Sewanee in Haiti project. Order it here! All profits from book sales go to the ORE Mango House Project. haiti: before … By Bio 232 and Art 3… Book Preview
Ocular Proof and Reality
Errol Morris in the NYTs Opinions section writes about the ‘uncovering‘ of the infamous hooded man in a photograph from Abu Ghraib. The article is a troubling and fascinating account of photography’s relationship with reality, fact, and truth. And Morris quotes from Othello (to Iago, Act 3): Villain, be sure thou prove my love […]
Shahidul Alam
Shahidul Alam is a photographer, activist and writer whose work exemplifies what has often been described as the ‘concerned photographer‘. His blog is loaded with writing and images.