A Powerful Noise
A film about womens empowerment in the developing world
Directed by Tom Cappello
Produced by Scott Thigpen
Video: A Powerful Noise
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
Official Website
A Powerful Noise Official Website
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
Produced by Scott Thigpen
Video: A Powerful Noise
Overview
Genre
Human InterestSynopsis
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
finishedRunning time
90 minutesLinks
Official Website
A Powerful Noise Official WebsiteCredits
Nick Higgins
... Director of Photography
Tom Cappello
... Director
Scott Thigpen
... Producer
Jenn Finneran
... Editor
Richard Ladkhani
... Co-Director of Photography