Deported
Director Rachèle Magloire
Countries France
Duration 72 min
Synopsis
Since 1996 and 2002 respectively, the United States and Canada conduct a systematic policy of repatriation of all foreign residents who have committed crimes on their soil. These range from violent crimes to simple convictions for driving while intoxicated or petty theft. “Deported” follows for three years these North American off enders as they return to their homeland: Haiti, a country they do not know and a hostile land for them. The fi lm is built around trips between Haiti, and North America where their families, who know nothing of their loved one’s new life, are torn with anxiety, blame and regret.
Since 1996 and 2002 respectively, the United States and Canada conduct a systematic policy of repatriation of all foreign residents who have committed crimes on their soil. These range from violent crimes to simple convictions for driving while intoxicated or petty theft. “Deported” follows for three years these North American off enders as they return to their homeland: Haiti, a country they do not know and a hostile land for them. The fi lm is built around trips between Haiti, and North America where their families, who know nothing of their loved one’s new life, are torn with anxiety, blame and regret.