| The Price of Sugar | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:The_Price_of_Sugar_2007_poster.jpg) Poster | |
| Directed by | Bill Haney |
| Produced by | Bill Haney Eric Grunebaum |
| Starring | Christopher Hartley |
| Narrated by | Paul Newman |
| Cinematography | Eric Cochran Jerry Risius |
| Edited by | Peter Rhodes |
| Music by | Claudio Ragazzi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mitropoulos Films Louise Rosen |
Release date |
|
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries |
|
| Languages |
|
The Price of Sugar is a 2007 Uncommon Productions film directed by Bill Haney and produced by Haney and Eric Grunebaum about exploitation of Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic involved with production of sugar, and the efforts of Spanish priest Father Christopher Hartley to ameliorate their situation. It is narrated by actor Paul Newman. The documentary shows the poor working conditions in the sugar cane plantations, and political control exerted by the Vicini family to stifle efforts to change the situation.
While the documentary highlights the efforts of Father Christopher Hartley to bring medicine, education, and human rights to Haitian workers, it also shows the widespread resentment of his actions held by Dominican people.