When the Guns Fall Silent (2011)
Short Film
The story of Ugandan woman, Lillian Akwero, who was abducted at age eight, forced to be a child soldier for the LRA, impregnated by rebel leader Joseph Kony, and later escaped; only to live in an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Gulu. While there she shared a small hut with her four children. This is the story of one woman's struggle to go back home, to overcome the horrors of war, and provide a better life for her children. Will she find the strength to overcome the odds? Or will her past overshadow her hopes for success and the raising of her children?
Benefiting: Clear Water Initiative
Showing Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM
followed by the features at 8:30pm - Ovejas Azules (Blue Sheep) and Maestra (Teacher)
Credits
Director - Jake Herrle
Producer - Jake Herrle
Production Company - Earl, LLC
Cinematographer - Jake Herrle
Editor - Bazyl Dripps and Magick Lantern
Sound - John Dance/ and Arcade 160 Studios
Cast Lillian Akwero with narration by Shayr Guthrie
