The Heroes of the Massacre River
“Anpil men chay pa lou.”
Synopsis
The Heroes of the Massacre River is a powerful documentary that chronicles the stories of the pioneers behind the construction of the historic Canal of Ouanaminthe, a project that united Haitians across the nation and the diaspora. This film celebrates the groundbreaking efforts of key figures, centering on Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Dr. Naismy-Mary Fleurant, architect Wideline Pierre, economist Etzer Emile as well as dedicated canal workers Milourie Sylfrard, Theodore Johnson and Joseph Pressoir — all guided by the investigative journey of Max Angie Clervil. It also serves as a commentary on the complexity of colonialism and borders, tracing the role that the Massacre River continues to play in the history of Ayiti.
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The Heroes of the Massacre River: Post Screening QnA with Filmmaker
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2025-10-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
30/05/2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Dameus
- Original Score
- Emmanuel Pierre, Vox Sambou
- Original Title
- The Heroes of the Massacre River
- Country of Origin
- Haiti
- Release Date
- 30/05/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Faces of Haiti, BOYO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Dameus
Emmanuel Pierre, Vox Sambou
Joseph Corventong
Samuel Dameus
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Dameus
Director
Joseph Corventong
Director of Photography
Emmanuel Pierre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Heroes of the Massacre River about?
The Heroes of the Massacre River is a powerful documentary that chronicles the stories of the pioneers behind the construction of the historic Canal of Ouanaminthe, a project that united Haitians across the nation and the diaspora. This film celebrates the groundbreaking efforts of key figures, centering on Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Dr. Naismy-Mary Fleurant, architect Wideline Pierre, economist Etzer Emile as well as dedicated canal workers Milourie Sylfrard, Theodore Johnson and Joseph Pressoir — all guided by the investigative journey of Max Angie Clervil. It also serves as a commentary on the complexity of colonialism and borders, tracing the role that the Massacre River continues to play in the history of Ayiti.
Who directed The Heroes of the Massacre River?
The Heroes of the Massacre River was directed by Samuel Dameus.
Who stars in The Heroes of the Massacre River?
The principal cast of The Heroes of the Massacre River includes Berthude Albert, Wideline Pierre, Milourie Sylfrard, Naismy Mary Fleurant, Theodore Johnson.
When was The Heroes of the Massacre River released and how long is it?
The Heroes of the Massacre River was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heroes of the Massacre River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heroes of the Massacre River was composed by Emmanuel Pierre, Vox Sambou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heroes of the Massacre River?
The Heroes of the Massacre River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).