Music by Prudence movie poster

Music by Prudence

April 1, 2010 0h 33m 6.8/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Music by Prudence is a documentary film. directed by Roger Ross Williams. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Farai Mabhande, Prudence Mabhena, and Energy Maburutse

Synopsis

Music by Prudence tells a self-empowering story of one young woman's struggle who, together with her band, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds and, in her own voice conveys to the world that disability does not mean inability. In addition to its sheer emotional punch, Music by Prudence has become the cornerstone of an advocacy campaign and has been embraced by the UN, Human Rights Watch and the disability community as an unprecedented portrayal advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Prudences poignant, inspiring and irreverent message of hope has received an amazing response from press and audiences all across North America, and has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short and several other awards as it continues drawing in more audiences.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 0h 33m 33 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • HBO Documentary Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Music by Prudence about?

Music by Prudence tells a self-empowering story of one young woman's struggle who, together with her band, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds and, in her own voice conveys to the world that di...

Who directed Music by Prudence?

Music by Prudence was directed by Roger Ross Williams.

How long is Music by Prudence?

Music by Prudence has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).

When was Music by Prudence released?

Music by Prudence was released on April 1, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Music by Prudence?

The main cast of Music by Prudence includes Farai Mabhande, Prudence Mabhena, Energy Maburutse.