UGANDA RISING

Every day across Acholi-land something remarkable happens. Against a backdrop of dismal statistics, miniscule opportunity and unpredictable terror, in a part of Uganda forgotten by the world, children who have never known peace, face the day as if to live this way is normal, as if they still believe in the future. These children are the embodiment of resilience and hope. This film is the story of Uganda, her stolen children, and the fight to be free.

DIRECTORS
Jesse James Miller and Pete McCormack

FEATURING
Narrated by Kevin Spacey with commentary from Noam Chomsky, Hon. Lloyd Axworthy and Ugandan Peace Negotiator Betty Bigombe.

ACCLAIM
* Audience Award, 2006 Hot Docs!
* Official Selection, Vancouver Int’l. Film Festival
* Amnesty International Human Rights Film Festival

PRODUCTION
2006/ Canada 82 min. & 48 min./ Colour/ English/ Documentary