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19 A Powerful Noise
A film about womens empowerment in the developing world
Directed by Tom Cappello
Produced by Scott Thigpen


Video: A Powerful Noise

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Overview

Genre

Human Interest

Synopsis

Hanh is an HIV-positive widow in Vietnam. Nada, a survivor of the Bosnian war. And Jacqueline works the slums of Bamako, Mali. Three very different lives. Three vastly different worlds. But they share something in common: Power. These women are each overcoming gender barriers to rise up and claim a voice in their societies. Through their empowerment and ability to empower others, Hanh, Nada and Jacqueline are sparking remarkable changes. Fighting AIDS. Rebuilding communities. Educating girls.

Stage

finished

Running time

90 minutes

Links

Credits

Nick Higgins ... Director of Photography

Tom Cappello ... Director

Scott Thigpen ... Producer

Jenn Finneran ... Editor

Richard Ladkhani ... Co-Director of Photography

Production Details

Prod. Co.

Care international

Country

Viet Nam

Production years

2

Locations

Vietnam, Mali, Bosnia

Distribution Details

Release year

2008

Festivals

TriBeCa, Silverdocs, Hawaii, Anchorage, St Louis, Florida, Asheville, Artivist, Amelia Island, Global Peace

Distribution

Fathom films. one night screening at 450 cinemas via satellite

Language

Vietnamese, Bambara, Serbian