Posts Tagged: film

Announcing new short film on Peace Mothers

Posted by Libby Hoffman & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, Peace Mothers, The Film and Book.

The women of Sierra Leone suffered uniquely during the 11-year civil war, yet they are now leading the way to peace in their country. Calling themselves “Peace Mothers” their courageous example is inspiring others around the world and illuminating a new power for peace to celebrate this Mothers’ Day. To help celebrate this power for… Read more »

Award-Winning Fambul Tok Documentary Celebrates Home DVD Launch!

Posted by Abdul Rashid & filed under Organization, Recognition, The Film and Book.

In the middle of a critically acclaimed festival run and having just kicked off an international community screenings campaign, Fambul Tok is now available on home DVD!  You can order your copy here and get a 25% discount off the retail price. (Please note, though, that the home DVD is licensed only for home use. If… Read more »

Announcing Fambul Tok’s European Premiere!

Posted by Abdul Rashid & filed under In the News, The Film and Book.

We are thrilled to announce that Fambul Tok will have its European Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival on September 29, 2011 at 4:30PM, at the Apollo Piccadilly Circus theater. Producer Libby Hoffman will be on hand for Q&A following the screening. Check out this Raindance review of the film by Abigail Smith: “How would… Read more »

Fambul Tok Wins SIGNIS Award at Zanzibar International Film Festival

Posted by Braden Beuhler & filed under In the News, Recognition, The Film and Book.

The SIGNIS Jury at the 14th Annual Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania has recognized Fambul Tok with the prestigious SIGNIS Award. On June 25, 2011, the jury announced their decision at the festival Awards Ceremony, praising Fambul Tok‘s narrative, editing and symbolism. “This film foregrounds Africa’s contribution to justice and conflict resolution mechanisms that can… Read more »

African premiere of Fambul Tok (the film)

Posted by Libby Hoffman & filed under From the Ground: Program Updates from Sierra Leone, Kailahun District, The Film and Book.

On the evening of March 22, hundreds of people swarmed the town of Bomaru, a small town in the eastern corner of Sierra Leone, near the Liberian border.  They came from all over the district (Kailahun), and indeed all over the country, to watch the African premiere of Fambul Tok. They came on motorcycles, cars,… Read more »