When the Drum Is Beating
When the Drum Is Beating
2011, English. Directed by Whitney Dow.
The 20-member band Septentrional has been making music for 62 years as Haiti's most celebrated big band. This inspirational doc charts the history of Haiti from its independence from French colonialism to 2010's devastating earthquake-all set to the vibrant music of Septentrional and punctuated with personal memories.
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- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 22 April 2011
- Country
- Haiti, United States of America
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When the Drum Is Beating isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed When the Drum Is Beating?
When the Drum Is Beating (2011) was directed by Whitney Dow.