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Frontline S29E19 — An Optimist in Haiti

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Frontline•Season 29•Episode 19

An Optimist in Haiti

7.9/10 · 39 votesSep 27, 2011

Ranked #3 of 16 in Season 29•+0.8 vs season avg

The struggle of one man to develop a tourist destination in Haiti and bring economic prosperity.

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Will Lyman

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Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"An Optimist in Haiti" is episode 19 of Frontline season 29. It scored 7.9/10 from 39 votes, ranking #3 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on September 27, 2011.

Next: E20 · The Man Behind the Mosque Best of Season 29