Documentary
GIRLS: WOMEN TOO EARLY
Social Documentary
Christine, 17-years-old, got married when she was 15, lost her first child when she was 16, and she is now seven months pregnant. Rose, 16-years-old, is currently breastfeeding her first child of five months. Christine dropped out of school in secondary two and Rose dropped out at the end of primary six due to difficult life circumstances and early motherhood.
GRIND
Best Non-European Independent Documentary — ÉCU 2018
This format-bending profile of Robert Wilmote reveals the story of a Liberian refugee forced to flee the most drastic and terrible circumstances imaginable. Having narrowly escaped the ravages of war in Africa, Robert’s struggles continue in the U.S. when he succumbs to the gangster lifestyle.
FROM TRASH TO TREASURE
Turning Negatives into Positives in Lesotho — ÉCU 2022
From erosion to overgrazing to enduring poverty, the people of Lesotho—a highland country surrounded by South Africa—face a variety of difficult challenges. Yet grassroots communities in the country also exhibit tremendous resourcefulness and creativity.