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Kidnapping has become something of a national sport in Haiti, but that doesn’t mean everyone excels at it. Doc and Zoe, two small-time crooks, capture a senator’s son and hold him for ransom; that is, until a mishap results in his death. As they attempt to cover their tracks, they find themselves thrust into the middle of a political conspiracy involving another abduction, backroom deals, and corrupt police. Unique, exhilarating, and with a nod to Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, Kidnapping Inc. combines the classic crime caper with snappy, slapstick comedy, all while addressing Haiti’s ongoing societal trials.
Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival
“It’s not often that a buddy comedy successfully addresses the rampant corruption and inequalities present in Haitian society while delivering a wildly entertaining ride to the finish line.” — Louisa Moore, Screen Zealots
Presented in partnership with Haiti Friends
Post-Film Programming
A filmmaker Q&A will follow the screening at the Harris Theater.
Bruno Mourral
Filmmaker — Kidnapping Inc.
Bruno Mourral is a writer, director, and producer who studied film in Paris at EICAR. In 2007, he returned to Haiti and co-founded Muska Group, a leading company specializing in audiovisual production. Bruno directed over 50 commercials in the Caribbean and Africa, winning several awards for best commercials. In 2015, he co-founded Muska Films to change the narrative through cinema and develop the Haitian film industry. In 2017, Bruno wrote, directed, and produced Kafou, a mid-length film that won several awards and nominations. In 2018, Bruno was featured in MovieMaker Magazine as one of 25 Screenwriters to Watch. In 2024, Bruno presented his first feature, Kidnapping Inc., at the Sundance Film Festival.
Edward Rawson
Special Guest — Kidnapping Inc.
Edward Rawson is Executive Director of Haiti Friends. His career has been defined by his love for the arts, non-profit leadership, business development and fundraising in the US and Haiti. His diverse professional experiences include large scale public art projects, infrastructure work programs, major development projects, agroforestry and reforestation in Haiti. Most recently in his role at Haiti Friends, he has put together a year-long Haitian Art Exhibition now on display at the Latin American Cultural Center.