Ebby Angel Louis

Decades of poverty, environmental degradation, violence, instability and dictatorship have left Haiti the poorest nation in the Americas. The main character of 'Miss Body Plastik', is Dezilia, a twenty-something young woman who has little support from family and friends. This lack of support does not dissuade her from her pursuit of a beauty contest prize, which will enable her to achieve her dream to be involved in cleaning up her country and making a positive difference. The other women in the contest dream only of fame for fame's sake with no thought of using their beauty to improve the lives of their countrymen. 'Miss Body Plastik' addresses how our perception of ourselves and our country is inextricably linked.

Year of Entry: 2009
Category: Main Prize
Artform: Film
Location: Haiti
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