The documentary evokes the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck the Haitian capital on January 12, 2010, through the words of Haiti's greatest poet Frankétienne and his premonitory play The Trap. Shot in the ruins of Port-au-Prince's main cathedral, this film is an ode to life and suffering, a poetic response to the tragedy and desperation of a people who continues to mourn the 250,000 lives lost in the earthquake.

The film captures the cultural and creative resilience of the Caribbean region through the eyes of Haiti's most prominent artists. Narrated by Annie Lennox, the film looks at these artists through the fascinating lens of Spiralism, a literary and aesthetic philosophy that has become increasingly significant throughout the world largely thanks to the work of writer-painter-philosopher Frankétienne.

An acting ensemble rehearses for an upcoming theater festival. They rig up stage scenery and practice dialogue and set pieces in the middle of a residential area. But this is no ordinary theater setting, as evidenced by the armed guards at the entrance. Festival 4 Chemins is taking place in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. Gangs are active in the city; you can hear machine-gun fire in the distance.