Liberty in a Soup
“Discover how a soup survives the Haitian Revolution to become a symbol of freedom.”
Synopsis
Every New Year, and in celebration of their Independence, Haitian families gather together to feast in honor of a line of ancestors that fought for their freedom. The centerpiece of the festivity is the joumou soup—a traditional soup dating back centuries ago. The joumou soup is a concretization of war and victory, oppression and emancipation, and the deeply rooted celebratory traditions of the Haitian culture.
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LIBERTY IN A SOUP by Dudley Alexis - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-26
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December 31, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Alexis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Alexis, Shahilia Reid
- Original Title
- Liberty in a Soup
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Alexis
Dudley Alexis, Shahilia Reid
Dudley Alexis
Dudley Alexis, Frederic G. Chery, Ludlow Bailey
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Dudley Alexis
Writer
Dudley Alexis
Editor
Ludlow Bailey
Producer
Dudley Alexis
Director
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What is Liberty in a Soup about?
Every New Year, and in celebration of their Independence, Haitian families gather together to feast in honor of a line of ancestors that fought for their freedom. The centerpiece of the festivity is the joumou soup—a traditional soup dating back centuries ago. The joumou soup is a concretization of war and victory, oppression and emancipation, and the deeply rooted celebratory traditions of the Haitian culture.
Who directed Liberty in a Soup?
Liberty in a Soup was directed by Dudley Alexis.
Who stars in Liberty in a Soup?
The principal cast of Liberty in a Soup includes Edwidge Danticat, David Destinoble, Karenne Cadet, Wislaine Charles Cadet, Jean Claude Exulien.
When was Liberty in a Soup released and how long is it?
Liberty in a Soup was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.