Sewing Hope
Sewing Hope is a documentary film. directed by Derek Watson. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe and Forest Whitaker
Synopsis
For 25 years Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army terrorized Northern Uganda. Children were stolen from their families and brainwashed to be soldiers. Girls were degraded to sex slaves for Kony's officers. The gunfire has ceased, but one battle remains-the battle to restore the future of the children of Uganda. Forest Whitaker tells this story of one woman's fight to bring hope back to her nation. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe leads a vocational school in Gulu, Uganda, where she uses practical skills to restore dignity, independence, and hope to formerly abducted women.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sewing Hope about?
For 25 years Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army terrorized Northern Uganda. Children were stolen from their families and brainwashed to be soldiers. Girls were degraded to sex slaves for Ko...
Who directed Sewing Hope?
Sewing Hope was directed by Derek Watson.
How long is Sewing Hope?
Sewing Hope has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in Sewing Hope?
The main cast of Sewing Hope includes Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, Forest Whitaker.