A Powerful Noise

A Powerful Noise

Directed by Tom Cappello
Produced by Scott Thigpen
A film about womens empowerment in the developing world

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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

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
Years of Production
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

Photos

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