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Deep Dive: Stateless (2020)

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Stateless
Stateless is a documentary directed by Michèle Stephenson that focuses on the plight of Haitians in the Dominican Republic who have been rendered stateless due to a 2013 decision by the Dominican government. This decision stripped citizenship from Haitian immigrants and their descendants, leading to a significant human rights crisis. The film addresses the broader issue of statelessness, which affects millions of people globally across various continents. The film premiered on April 15, 2020, at the Tribeca Film Festival and later screened at the 2020 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won a special jury prize. It also received recognition at the BlackStar Film Festival, winning the award for Best Feature Documentary. Stateless was released for streaming on the National Film Board of Canada's website, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Why Watch

  • •Watch the film for its focus on Haitian statelessness.
  • •See the award-winning documentary recognized at major film festivals.
  • •Find out about the impact of the 2013 citizenship decision.

Did You Know

•Stateless premiered on April 15, 2020, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
•The film won the special jury prize for Canadian documentaries at Hot Docs 2020.
•It received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary in 2021.
•Stateless was also nominated for the DGC Allan King Award in 2021.

Perfect For

Human rights advocatesDocumentary film enthusiastsCaribbean studies