On Februrary 11 The Heart of Nuba was honored with the Most Valuable Documentary Award at Cinema for Peace in Berlin on February 11. Katrina Carlson performed the film’s song “Bloom” for the audience. As an extra blessing, Dr. Tom was able to join us and accept the award onstage with Director Kenneth A. Carlson. What an evening.
Attendees and presenters at this year’s awards and Cinema for Peace Gala included Catherine Deneuve, Bob Geldof, Faye Dunaway, Charlize Theron, Chinese artist and activist Ai Wei Wei, former President of Poland and Nobel laureate Lech Walesa, as well as leading European politicians and leaders.
Here is a bit of background on this amazing organization:
“For 17 years, Cinema for Peace has been using the medium of film to influence the perception and resolution of social, political and humanitarian challenges around the world. The Cinema for Peace Gala is an award platform for socially and politically valuable films, and a fundraising event that supports humanitarian initiatives. Cinema for Peace has initiated more than 100 projects, among them Sean Penn’s Help Haiti Home fundraising platform.
“Since 2008, our Berlin-based non-profit Cinema for Peace Foundation has run initiatives including free film screenings in politically and socially relevant areas, an educational film library for school students, support for filmmakers, community outreach projects, and peace work. Our partners have included United Nations programs and the International Criminal Court.”
We are so honored to be recognized by this group of visionaries and luminaries. Please enjoy the photos below, with Dr. Tom, Kenneth and Katrina Carlson, and Jaka Bizilj, founder of Cinema for Peace and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cinema for Peace Foundation.
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This film, The HEARTofNUBA clearly demonstrates the power of truth telling combined with compelling storytelling can help shape a new reality. History has shown how these elements can be unleashed for evil and for good. This film shines a powerful light on the horror of uncheck power to expose a people who stand together against Goliath, endure suffering and tyrannical exploitation for the sake of one another’s right to live unencumbered in peace. May we learn to do the same.
Congratulations to all. We are inspired by your work!
This is so powerful! Congratulations to all of you and God Bless you and all of the many people whose lives have changed for the better because of your efforts.
well done DR. TOM thank u so much for ur work in nuba mts u have saved the life of my p’ple but? U have not educate us to have that skills of urs . Ur going to leave us with nothing, please i wanted to be professional doctor but due to war my parants were not able to pay me school fees, iam looking for someone to help me for further studies so that i should save my p’ple like u tom i need ur help , thank u