Omo Child: The River and the Bush
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| Directed by | John Rowe |
| Produced by | John Rowe |
| Starring | Lale Labuko |
| Cinematography | Niels Lindelin Sebastian Humphreys Ally Rybiki Nicholas Wiesnet Jordan Raabe |
| Edited by | Matt Skow |
| Music by | Eric Poline |
| Distributed by | Journeyman Pictures |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Countries | United States, Ethiopia |
| Language | English |
Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a documentary film by John Rowe. It is about a young man who is on a quest to get tribes to change their beliefs and traditions. Namely their beliefs about curses.[1] One tribe in particular had a custom of killing children that were believed to be cursed.[2]
About the film
[edit]The film is set in the Omo River valley in Ethiopia. Children that are thought to be cursed are killed because it is believed that they can bring disease, famine and death to the tribes.[3] Lale Labuko, an educated man decided to challenge the tradition that had been around for a long time.[4]
Awards and distribution
[edit]- Awards
As of October 2015, the film had managed to pick up 24 awards around the world.[5]
- Distribution
Journeyman Pictures, a London-based distributor has the worldwide rights to the film.[6]
Further
[edit]Director John Rowe and Lale Labuko founded the Omo Child Organization to house rescued children.[7] As of September 2015, they had housed 33 of these children.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Charleston City Paper November 04, 2015 The short films shine at this year's Charleston International Film Festival, Tiny Stars by Kevin Young
- ^ The Jerusalem Post 21-10-2015 Hermits, hideaways and higher consciousness feature at the 9th Spirit Film Festival by Hannah Brown
- ^ Real Screen November 20, 2015 Exclusive: Journeyman acquires “Omo Child” doc by Manori Ravindran
- ^ Lunenburg Doc Fest *Special Event* Brunch with the Filmmaker
- ^ The Jerusalem Post 21-10-2015 Hermits, hideaways and higher consciousness feature at the 9th Spirit Film Festival by Hannah Brown
- ^ Real Screen November 20, 2015 Exclusive: Journeyman acquires “Omo Child” doc by Manori Ravindran
- ^ The Esoteric Codex: African Witchcraft - Hoyt Nazaire Page 24 Chapter 12, Mingi
- ^ Rancho Santa Fe Review Sept. 5, 2011 Rancho Santa Fe entrepreneur finds renewed meaning in rescuing outcast children in Ethiopia