A 40 year-old black Haitian-American school teacher who recently separated from the US Army as a Captain in the 75^th Ranger Regiment returns home after experiencing the horrors of war only to realize, what he saw in war is no different than what he sees everyday in the city streets of Philadelphia.  A compassionate man, Étienne is willing to do whatever is needed to take on the inner-city hardships bringing love and hope to others in need.

SYNOPSIS:

This is a gripping story of an American Immigrant from Haiti—a married American combat veteran, a school teacher, but most important, a descendant of a white slave owner—Stephen Girard.

Inspired by today’s socio-cultural grievances, Étienne takes our past and places our discord into perspective in an attempt to bring Americans together as one. With a nation divided politically, racially, and economically, Étienne helps viewers understand that no matter our differences, we are one. This is a movie for all races, all genders, and all ages.

Étienne is meant to be developed in the vein of an array of movies and television shows. Think Lean on Me, Coach Carter, and Won’t Back Down meets The First Grader."