Announcing the release of "DYING IN SILENCE"

Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Release/publication date : November 2002
Published on : 19/11/2002
http://www.dyinginsilence.com
Contact by email

Announcing the release of "DYING IN SILENCE"
"Dying in Silence" tells the story of a brave people fighting a catastrophe. It creates a deep awareness of the AIDS epidemic, famine, and the other problems facing not only Malawi, but all of sub-Saharan Africa.
People are dying of AIDS at an alarming rate, yet hardly anyone talks about it. Those with AIDS are shunned by family and friends. Those who suspect they have it maintain a "culture of silence".
Comments about the film and AIDS in Malawi
"Dying in Silence" is a powerful presentation of the extraordinary character of the Malawian people in facing the overwhelming challenges of HIV-AIDS. It needs to be seen by everyone."
Gordon Radley, President of Lucasfilm Ltd. Malawi Peace Corps Volunteer 1968-70
"Only someone who loves Africa could make a film like this. A compassionate snapshot of the greatest tragedy man has ever faced, but too many of us ignore. 'Dying' is profound in its simplicity."
John Riber, Director of Media Development Trust Harare, Zimbabwe
"If we can't (control AIDS).. there will be chaos. The economy will virtually collapse and the political system will be under strain and... Malawi as we know it may not be there. So really, we don't have much of a choice. We have to take the route that we can defeat this disease."
Justin Malewazi, Vice President of Malawi
For more information:
http://www.dyinginsilence.com
for a printable Acrobat one sheet:
http://www.dyinginsilence.com/dyinginsilence.pdf
or contact Max Reid at
max@4r.net
Available in 56 minute (broadcast) and 39 minute (group presentation) lengths.

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

With the support of