Street Journeys
Description
Shangilia Mtoto wa Afrika (Rejoice Child of Africa) is an orphanage in Nairobi that uses performing arts as a tool to improve the lives of street children-and, in the process, change the negative stereotype of these children held by Kenyan society. This inspiring documentary tells the story of how veteran actress Anne Wanjugu created Shangilia-and how, after she suddenly passed away, the organization overcame obstacles that arose with the loss of their dedicated "Mama Anne." Archival footage of Anne Wanjugu, interviews with Shangilia children, and rehearsal and performance clips from Kenya and the U.S. offer multiple perspectives on urban poverty and the healing potential of the arts to transform troubled children once looked upon as a danger to society. "It is the stage that has helped these children so much," says Anne, "and if I didn't have any knowledge of the stage, I don't think I would have been able to do anything with them.
Runtime
57 min
Subjects
- Public welfare (48)
- Families (556)
- Child welfare (114)
- Theater (448)
- Women in art (43)
- Drama (353)
- Women artists (55)
- Social service (140)
- Poverty (164)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2012
Database
Films on Demand
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