the quake

related resources

Analysis:

• FRONTLINE The Quake: The Way Forward
  Read excerpts from FRONTLINE interviews that provide expert insights into how best to help Haiti.

Background:

• FRONTLINE The Quake: Readings & Links
  Find a list of links that detail Haiti’s history, provide additional coverage of the earthquake, and discuss how best to rebuild.
• PBS NewsHour: “ Earthquake Aftermath in Haiti”
  Scroll through and watch dozens of video reports detailing a variety of topics related to the earthquake in Haiti.

Special Video:

• FRONTLINE/Planet Money: The Economy of a Tent City
  This video report (length: 5:25) shows economic activity springing up in Haitian tent cities 10 weeks after the quake.
• FRONTLINE/Planet Money: Solving the Tap-Tap Puzzle
  This video report (length: 5:11) explores the artistry and economic theory behind Haitians’ preferred mode of transportation.

Purchasing the Film:
The Quake can be purchased from Shop PBS for Teachers. Also, teachers and students can watch the program streamed in its entirety on FRONTLINE's Web site.