# Event Details - **Event Name**: Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: A film screening pop up of the feature documentary by Alain MartinAbout this EventHaiti Cultural Exchange and the team behind “The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti” present a special community screening of this pivotal documentary followed by a discussion with filmmaker Alain Martin.Friday, February 20, 2026Doors: 6:00pmScreening: 6:30pmThe Brooklyn Children’s Museum Theater145 Brooklyn AveBrooklyn, NY 11213–FREEDonations welcomeRegistration required.—About the Film100 years after the Haitian Revolution, the people of Haiti find themselves once again having to defend their liberty, this time against a powerful neighbor: the United States.What happens when the oppressor becomes your salvation? Through a letter to his grandfather, a Haitian filmmaker revisits the U.S. occupation of Haiti, unraveling the paradox of a man who longed for American rule and a nation scarred by it. Blending intimate memory with sweeping history, the film confronts exile, love, and the uneasy truths at the heart of freedom.Directed by Haitian filmmaker Alain Martin and executive produced by New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay(Bad Feminist).—About HCX | Haiti Film Fest Pop Up SeriesThis special film screening is part of the Haiti Film Fest Pop Up Series offering more intimate opportunities to engage with the filmmakers and deepen connection to the themes explored on screen.Haiti Film Fest is the only New York City film festival devoted to Haiti-focused cinema and Haitian filmmakers. Launched in 2011, the festival screens motion pictures in many genres and formats, ranging from documentary shorts to extended narrative film. Presenting these films to a broad audience, Haiti Film Fest is also an opportunity for the Haitian community to see itself represented in this vital and prevalent medium.—This event is presented in collaboration with & support from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Diaspora Community Services, Kinfolk Tech, the Fund for Haitian Women, and NYC Council Member Rita Joseph. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/27e18dc0-fd36-11f0-8d9a-23ed2db22260-rimg-w1200-h672-dcacaead-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:00 PMDoors?: 06:30 PMScreening Starts?: 08:30 PMQ&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/haiti-film-fest-pop-up-|-the-forgotten-occupation-jim-crow-goes-to-haiti/100001981816492478 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, pop-ups, festivals, art, literary-art, theatre, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Brooklyn Children's Museum - **lat**: 40.67446109999999 - **long**: -73.94398629999999 - **full address**: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26686b90ee06fe2fb1a6368e38e745e120a1ade860298012396a65f309bc6b0c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769706951 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti being held? - **A:** Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti? - **A:** Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti is organized by Haiti Cultural Exchange. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Haiti Film Fest Pop Up | The Forgotten Occupation: Jim Crow Goes to Haiti is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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