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July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti?

Name: July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti?
Director: Robenson Lauvince
Released: 2025
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2025

Director

Robenson Lauvince

Runtime

113 minutes

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The film stands out by focusing on a non-Western geopolitical crisis, moving away from traditional Anglo-centric historical narratives. By centering on Haitian political complexity, it offers a significant role in driving the story to characters of color. Gender representation is a notable strength, as the story is driven by a female intellectual protagonist, subverting conventional hierarchies within the political thriller genre. However, the film lacks visibility regarding LGBTQ+ identities and disability representation, remaining strictly focused on the political turmoil and historical investigation.

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Category Breakdown

Does July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on political intrigue and historical investigation without mentioning LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti? portray gender?

Good

The female protagonist, Shedeline, drives the plot through her intellect and academic pursuits, challenging traditional passive roles for women in political thrillers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti??

Excellent

The film centers on Haitian history and President Moïse, shifting the focus away from Anglo-centric perspectives and highlighting a non-Western geopolitical landscape.

How does July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti? represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story explores systemic instability and the breakdown of institutional power, delving into the complexities of post-colonial political landscapes and the chaos of political transitions.

Does July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti? include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Centers on Haitian history, providing a platform for non-Western narrative ability to act.
Features a female protagonist who drives the plot with her intellect.
Avoids Western-centric clichés by focusing on a Caribbean political landscape.

Limited or Absent

No visible representation of LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics.
Lacks information or presence regarding characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A curious college student travels to Haiti to unravel the life of the president. What she finds is...unspeakable. While investigating the past of President Moïse for a memoir, Shedeline walks into the heart of a life-changing event for her, Haiti, and its president; as she gets a front-row seat to the chaos and intrigue of a bloody political firestorm. This unexpected turn of events shakes her and introduces a terrifying twist to what she thought would be an ordinary story. Now, her memory is heavy with the answer to the prodigious question hanging over an unsettled nation. Who killed the president?

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