The Film That Became a Movement
Saving Lives in Sudan
When President Omar Al-Bashir ordered the relentless bombing of the citizens of his own country in the Nuba mountains of Sudan, Dr. Tom Catena was on the ground, one doctor serving 700,000 patients. When a ceasefire was agreed to and the bombing stopped, Dr. Tom stayed, to serve the people who have put their faith and their hope in him.
Telling the Story
A college friend of Dr. Tom’s, filmmaker Kenneth A. Carlson navigated armed militia in Sudan to tell the story. Internationally acclaimed and award-winning, The Heart of Nuba, is now available through Hulu, iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Sony, Xbox and in public libraries via Hoopla. It has raised more than $600,000 for medicine, vaccinations, supplies and crucial training of Sudanese staff to support Dr. Tom’s critical, life-saving work.
Recent News:
Dr. Tom on a Postage Stamp!
Armenia’s national postal operator is issuing a new international postage stamp in honor of Dr. Tom Catena.
A New Generator for Mother of Mercy Hospital
Last year’s flood destroyed the generator at Mother of Mercy Hospital, Dr. Tom’s hospital. Donations from his supporters have procured and installed a new one.
Video from Los Angeles Premiere of The Heart of Nuba
From our partners for the Los Angeles premiere, The Africa Channel.
John Prendergast to Testify Before House Africa Subcommittee
John Prendergast, Founding Director of the Enough Project and Co-Founder of The Sentry, will be testifying on Sudan before the U.S. Congress.
The Heart of Nuba Opens in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Heart of Nuba opened in Scottsdale, AZ tonight at the Harkins Shea 14 Theater. Director/Producer Kenneth A. Carlson held a Q&A with the audience following the screening.
Carlson Meets With Congressman McGovern
Producer/Director Kenneth A Carlson met yesterday with Congressman James P. McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chair of Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, United States Congress, discussing the road forward for the people of Nuba.
The Heart of Nuba Opens in DC
The Heart of Nuba opened with a splash in Washington, D.C. last night, with more than 200 people attending. We were particularly happy to see and meet some of our incredible NGO partners who are working so hard in Washington on behalf of the people of...
The Heart of Nuba Screens at the Academy
The Heart of Nuba screens at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
LA Premiere of The Heart of Nuba
A fantastic premiere in Los Angeles last night, to a sold out crowd. Q and A moderated by The Africa Channel's Nzinga Blake, with The Heart of Nuba director Kenneth A. Carlson, and Cecil Blake, former Cabinet Minister of Information and Broadcasting...