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How (not) to Build a School in Haiti

2022MovieDocumentary

Development, history, and colonialism collide when a seemingly simple aid project spirals out of control in Haiti. Headstrong American Tim Myers clashes with Haitian leader Anselme Saimplice, forcing a reckoning on privilege and power.

DirectorJack C. Newell

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Cast · Directed by Jack C. Newell

JC
Jim Cavnar
Founding Member of Cross International
MCMadame Claude
Madame Claude
Farmer
ADAdam Davidson
Adam Davidson
Self
JNJack C. Newell
Jack C. Newell
Narrator
BOBarack Obama
Barack Obama
Self

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How (not) to Build a School in Haiti is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, How (not) to Build a School in Haiti is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel.

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Yes — How (not) to Build a School in Haiti is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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How (not) to Build a School in Haiti is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.