War Dance (another Ugandan story of peace)
Dear Friends,
A few weeks back, our dear friend and supporter Ellen Friedland (one half of the creative force behind the upcoming delicious peace film documentary) clued me in on a remarkable new film called War Dance. The film is the story of a group of young men and women from war-torn northern Uganda as they travel to Kampala to compete in a national dance competition. More so, though, the film is about the incredible strength of the Ugandan people, who have lived with a brutal war in the northern part of the country for over two decades now, and the power of music, dance, and culture.
Though the film’s story takes place some 500 kilometers away from the Peace Kawomera Cooperative, these two stories share a common thread of hope, beauty, and peace. Right now, with the terrible news from Kenya, Sudan, and the Congo (that’s 3/5 neighboring countries), these stories are especially powerful, and I think, especially important.
Please take a few minutes to visit the film’s website, and watch their trailer.
Congratulations to filmakers Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, and Executive Producer Susan Maclaury on making this important film, and their recent nomination for an Academy Award!