Papa Machete (2014)

09/01/2014 (US) • Action, Documentary • 11m

Overview

Papa Machete is an intimate account of 'Professor' Alfred Avril, one of the world's only known masters of the esoteric martial art of Haitian machete fencing, known in Creole as 'Tire Machet'. The film documents a proud, but aging man's devotion to his heritage and his desire to continue tradition.

Papa Machete (2014)

09/01/2014 (US) • 11m

Action, Documentary

Overview

Papa Machete is an intimate account of 'Professor' Alfred Avril, one of the world's only known masters of the esoteric martial art of Haitian machete fencing, known in Creole as 'Tire Machet'. The film documents a proud, but aging man's devotion to his heritage and his desire to continue tradition.

Top Billed Cast

Alfred Avril

Himself

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Status

Released

Original Language

Haitian; Haitian Creole

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

short film

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