The Film That Became a Movement

“…a moving and remarkable story”
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“…gripping, inspiring documentary.”
Los Angeles Times
“……as inspiring as it gets.”
Hollywood Reporter
“…praiseworthy, almost Nobel Prize praiseworthy.”
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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.

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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. 

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March 26 New York Premiere

March 26 New York Premiere

Mar 27, 2018

On March 26 the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) hosted the exclusive New York Premiere of The Heart of Nuba at the Village East Cinema.  Thirty one members of Tom Catena's family attended the premiere and sent special messages to Sudan from the...

Cheddar Interview with Director Kenneth A. Carlson

Cheddar Interview with Director Kenneth A. Carlson

Mar 27, 2018

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Theatrical release announced

Theatrical release announced

Jan 20, 2018

We are pleased to announced that The Heart of Nuba is being released theatrically on April 6, 2018. It will be released in New York with more to follow. Check back on web site for information or join our mailing list to stay updated.

Tom Catena in Time Mag: Aid Must Go Where It Is Most Needed

Tom Catena in Time Mag: Aid Must Go Where It Is Most Needed

Apr 24, 2017

The difficulties of running a hospital in a conflict zone, however, cannot be underestimated. The staples for running a hospital anywhere else in the world— electricity and running water— are a luxury to us. And, most types of foreign aid are nonexistent.

Dr. Tom is a finalist for the Aurora Prize

Dr. Tom is a finalist for the Aurora Prize

Apr 24, 2017

CARING FOR THOUSANDS IN A FORGOTTEN WAR As the sole doctor permanently based in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, home to 750,000 people, Dr. Tom Catena has worked around the clock to care for the citizens of this war-torn area. Amid ongoing civil war between the...