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September 28, 2025 – Haiti/France –
France 24’s documentary “Haiti: The Iron Grip of the Gangs”, directed by Catherine Norris-Trent and Roméo Langlois, has been honored with the 2025 DIG Award for Long Reportage.
The 52-minute film presents a stark portrait of how criminal organizations have consolidated control over Haiti’s economy, infrastructure, and the movement of essential goods. It argues that many Haitians have been stripped of agency as gangs dominate ports, borders, and commerce—using violence and coercion to entrench their power.
The DIG Award, presented by the investigative journalism festival in Modena, Italy, celebrates exemplary reporting that illuminates corruption, systemic violence, and the abuses of power. France 24’s entry stood out among finalists for its depth, narrative clarity, and field reporting.
In accepting the accolade, the France 24 team reiterated its commitment to reporting from difficult and dangerous environments. Through first-hand testimonies, visuals from gang-controlled zones, and analysis of institutional failures, the documentary challenges the notion that Haiti’s crisis is merely political instability—revealing instead the calculated violence that underpins it.
Observers say the award highlights not only the bravery required for such journalism but also its necessity. In settings where governance has been hollowed out by armed nonstate actors, documentary work becomes a public service—giving voice to communities otherwise silenced.
The recognition also underscores a growing appetite among global journalism forums for stories that connect local realities to broader structural injustices. Whether in conflict zones or neglected states, the DIG jury’s decision affirms that powerful storytelling rooted in accountability can transcend borders—and prompt concrete attention to underreported crises.
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