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Facing the Future
directed by Leonard A. Lies, 1955-; produced by Dream Catchers Films (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2016), 12 mins
In Uganda, gender violence is a serious, hidden problem as a means of solving domestic disputes, jealousy feuds, business, and political differences. Knives, guns, and physical attacks are the most commonly used weapons, but the most horrific weapon is acid. A hired killer purchases acid for less than {dollar}1.00...
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directed by Leonard A. Lies, 1955-; produced by Dream Catchers Films (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2016), 12 mins
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In Uganda, gender violence is a serious, hidden problem as a means of solving domestic disputes, jealousy feuds, business, and political differences. Knives, guns, and physical attacks are the most commonly used weapons, but the most horrific weapon is acid. A hired killer purchases acid for less than {dollar}1.00 and will throw a bottle of acid onto a person’s face and body with the intent of disfiguring and disabling the victim forever. Repor...
In Uganda, gender violence is a serious, hidden problem as a means of solving domestic disputes, jealousy feuds, business, and political differences. Knives, guns, and physical attacks are the most commonly used weapons, but the most horrific weapon is acid. A hired killer purchases acid for less than {dollar}1.00 and will throw a bottle of acid onto a person’s face and body with the intent of disfiguring and disabling the victim forever. Reported acid attack victims in Uganda number at around five hundred, though thousands are undocumented and remain hidden in their villages outside of public view. Twelve acid attack survivors refused to remain hidden and isolated. Through the encouragement of Hanifa and Ritah, both acid attack survivors, they all met for the first time on June 25, 2014, in a small village in Uganda. This was the first time they removed their scarves, veils, and masks in public and shared their stories of survival and hopes for the future. The film "Facing the Future" captured this momentous day as each survivor bravely faced the camera to tell their story. They talked about their former lives, recalled their brutal attacks, and how they survived the painful journey back to recovery. They also spoke about the reasons behind such brutal attacks. Most of all, the film captures the survivors’ dreams and hopes for their future, and shows their strength and desire to regain their dignity and human rights.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dream Catchers Films
Author / Creator
Leonard A. Lies, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Dream Catchers Films
Topic / Theme
Women's rights, Social activism and activists, Survivors, Gender-based violence
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Copyright © 2016 Louis A Picard / Pauline Greenlick & Dream Catchers Films Inc
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The Most Important Number is One
directed by Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016 and Leonard A. Lies, 1955-; produced by Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016, Dream Catchers Films (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2016), 38 mins
For over thirty years, The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) led by the rebel leader Joseph Kony, wreaked untold havoc for tens of thousands who lived in northern Uganda during the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s. Army rebels would attack and kill all who lived in the small villages and then burn their homes. They w...
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directed by Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016 and Leonard A. Lies, 1955-; produced by Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016, Dream Catchers Films (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2016), 38 mins
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For over thirty years, The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) led by the rebel leader Joseph Kony, wreaked untold havoc for tens of thousands who lived in northern Uganda during the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s. Army rebels would attack and kill all who lived in the small villages and then burn their homes. They would find and capture young boys and force them to become child soldiers and young girls to be enslaved as child brides. Those who hid...
For over thirty years, The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) led by the rebel leader Joseph Kony, wreaked untold havoc for tens of thousands who lived in northern Uganda during the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s. Army rebels would attack and kill all who lived in the small villages and then burn their homes. They would find and capture young boys and force them to become child soldiers and young girls to be enslaved as child brides. Those who hid from the rebels and miraculously survived, would run through the northern Uganda bush for days in search of safety in the Internal Displaced Peoples Camps (IDPC). "The Most Important Number is One" documents the real life story of Ronald Abong who was one of many who was able to escape the rebel’s sword. The film traces his life as a small child, who at six years old escaped the murderous rebels and fled for days with his aunt and uncle to find refuge in the IDPC Starch Factory camp in Lira, Uganda. It follows his journey of being rescued by Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, who found Ronald naked, severely malnourished and near death in the camp and how she brought him to her children’s home near Kampala and slowly brought him back to life. Now twelve years later the camera captures Ronald’s return to Lira to confront the ghosts of his horrific childhood. During his return journey Ronald visits Lira, Uganda remembering the horrors of his mother’s murder by the rebels and of his time in the IDPC camp. He finally meets his extended family who warmly welcomes him back to his village. His family accompanies him on this final journey to his mother’s grave, and at last he is able to shed tears for the mother he remembered and loved so long ago.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016, Dream Catchers Films
Author / Creator
Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016, Leonard A. Lies, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Dream Catchers Films
Speaker / Narrator
Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, fl. 2013, Pauline Greenlick, fl. 2012-2016
Person Discussed
Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, fl. 2013, Joseph Kony, 1964-
Topic / Theme
Survivors, Internally displaced persons, Children, Civilian war casualties, Civil war, Joseph Kony LRA Leadership, Uganda, 1986-, Lord’s Resistance Army, Uganda, 1987-2005
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Under the Umbrella Tree
directed by Leonard A. Lies, 1955- (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2014), 1 hour 16 mins
Throughout Uganda’s recent history, children have suffered the brunt of Kony's civil war, the AIDS epidemic, and a wave of crippling poverty. But in the face of such harsh realities, there are those who fight to provide hope, comfort, and love to these children. Victoria Nalongo Namusisi is such a woman.
Under t...
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directed by Leonard A. Lies, 1955- (Pittsburgh, PA: Dream Catchers Films, 2014), 1 hour 16 mins
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Throughout Uganda’s recent history, children have suffered the brunt of Kony's civil war, the AIDS epidemic, and a wave of crippling poverty. But in the face of such harsh realities, there are those who fight to provide hope, comfort, and love to these children. Victoria Nalongo Namusisi is such a woman.
Under the Umbrella Tree profiles the life of Namusisi, the Founder and Director of Bright Kids Uganda, who has single-handedly opened her home...
Throughout Uganda’s recent history, children have suffered the brunt of Kony's civil war, the AIDS epidemic, and a wave of crippling poverty. But in the face of such harsh realities, there are those who fight to provide hope, comfort, and love to these children. Victoria Nalongo Namusisi is such a woman.
Under the Umbrella Tree profiles the life of Namusisi, the Founder and Director of Bright Kids Uganda, who has single-handedly opened her home to over 100 children. Shot on location in Uganda, the film portrays the traumatic stories of several children and shows how Namusisi saved their lives. It depicts the challenge of maintaining a home of 90-plus, detailing what Namusisi must sacrifice to feed, clothe, shelter, and educate these children.
This essential film shows that, even in the face of human cruelty, the kindness of humanitarians like Namusisi will always be in bloom.
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Leonard A. Lies, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Dream Catchers Films
Person Discussed
Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, fl. 2013
Topic / Theme
Uganda - Lord’s Resistance Army (1987-2005), Ugandan, Orphanages, Humanitarian values, Humanitarian aid, Education, Children, Lord’s Resistance Army, Uganda, 1987-2005, Medicine, International Response, Ugandans, 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2014 by Dream Catchers Films, Inc.
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