A Silent Genocide ~ A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS by Tantra-zawadi and Oliver Covrett

"A Silent Genocide: A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS"
A short documentary by Tantra-zawadi
Filmed and edited by Oliver Covrett
Presented at Cine Mostra AIDS, Brazil
August 12-19, 2010

On behalf of the participants of "A Silent Genocide -- A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS," a short documentary by Tantra-zawadi, filmed and edited by Oliver Covrett, XYAYX Multimedia, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cinema Mostra AIDS for hosting an exhibition of our film from August 12 -- 19, 2010 in Sao Paulo, Brazil (http://www.cinemamostraaids.org.br).

The event is promoted by Grupo Pela Vidda/SP, a non-governmental and not for profit organization which has been working in the fight against AIDS for over 20 years in the development of volunteer activities, prevention, and defense of rights of people living with HIV-AIDS. For more information about the Grupo Pela Vidda/SP, please visit them on-line at http://www.aids.org.br.

The event is non-profit and most of the tickets will be distributed for free at the NGO's and at health systems which attend people from all walks of life living with HIV/AIDS.

Cinema Mostra AIDS believes that "A Silent Genocide -- A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS" is an important contribution to the fight against AIDS and will have great influence on the media in Brazil.

Thank you Cinema Mostra AIDS. It is a blessing to know that our involvement will help people in Brazil and the world community in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. We are truly grateful.

To view the film on-line, please visit www.youtube.com/tantra-zawadi.

With Love and Gratitude,
Tantra-zawadi
www.tantra-zawadi.com
www.youtube.com/tantrazawadi


NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 7, 2009 -- Brooklyn born performance poet/artist Tantra-zawadi, announced the release of a short documentary titled A Silent Genocide: A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS today. The film, shot on location in New York City and Los Angeles, features a commentary by Betty Makoni, the founder of Girl Child Network Worldwide and a Top 10 finalist for CNNs 2009 Heroes Award, offers insights into the personal experience of those living with HIV/AIDS. Through art and activism, A Silent Genocide shows viewers how these individuals are striving to decrease the staggering numbers of new infections.

A Silent Genocide is directed by Ms. Zawadi and Oliver Covrett of XYAYX Multimedia who also edited and produced the film. Musical contributions for the project include Tut Burks and Xavier Kemp with artwork by Shanna Melton Musical contributions for the project include Tut Burks and Xavier Kemp with artwork by Shanna Melton and poetry by Iyapiphany, Jamala Safari and Wynter.

This is Tantra-zawadi's third project to raise awareness regarding HIV/AIDS. Her video "Scarlet Waters" was featured on the Product(RED) video wall as well as a PSA for Mark Herbert Productions/Betah and Associates.

Tantra-zawadi is an internationally known performance poet/recording artist and the author of "alifepoeminprogress." She has performed her soul stirring life-poems to standing room audiences at venues all over the world; most recently at the Badilisha Poetry X-Change Festival in Cape Town, South Africa. Her latest projects include: "Girl -- A Choreospective", "Soldier Blues" and collaborations such as The Love Planet EP by Collective Spirits, Giant Steps-Back From Miami with Do It Now Recordings, Summer Breeze EP by Dolls Combers, Poetic Stimulus, EARTHOLOGY by Floyd Boykin, Jr., and the award winning Liberation Sessions by Mwalim.

To view the documentary, "A Silent Genocide" and other videos by Ms. Zawadi, please visit www.youtube.com/tantrazawadi or her other websites at www.tantra-zawadi.com, www.myspace.com/tantrais.

Media Contact: Debra Williams
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[tantrazawadi]

Thank you for this eye opening, heartfelt, humanitarian documentary Tantra-zawadi. Tell the truth!

-Tshombe

Founder & Host

Freedom Verse Cafe

Inspirational and motivational speaker

Life through poetry and verse

[tantrazawadi]

I thank you all for taking the time to comment on the film. It is important that we maintain an open line of communication that transcends our religious, cultural or political beliefs. As we can clearly see, HIV/AIDS impacts and affects us all as "human" beings. I believe that art provides opportunities for us to grow and dialogue towards a more loving vision and I pray that many are healed by what the participants of "A Silent Genocide" have to offer.

Love and Light,

Tantra-zawadi

[tantrazawadi]

Wow! I was riveted from the start. "A Silent Genocide.." is a documentary that's so needed to wake up the masses to the reality of HIV/AIDS in a world where people find a false sense of solace by living in denial. -Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam

[ogkeedah]

EXCELLent...

[RxMusicFoundation]

Our own Xavier Kemp of XouL MusiK ProDuctions produced & performed the music used in this vid. We're proud of him & excited about the work that Tantra and her camp R doing. We hope 2 meet u guys on the bridge to bettering our communities. RxMusicFoundation . org

[wowserstar]

Thanks so much for making this. Lost a lot of loved ones in the early days and forget sometimes the struggle continues all over the world and in my own backyard of NYC. Information = Informed Decisions.

[nycdiamond444]

I've watched this video several times and I am moved each time. Everyone hears about Magic Johnson but not about the war that is happening all over the world. HIV is not just a "gay" situation but a global situation. Thank you for telling the truth about HIV/AIDS through this eye-opening documentary!

Loved that young poet Wynter!

Deb

[truehonestman]

well that is a greatful video...too much youngz kids are raise with aids and hiv..some don't even know they have it...untill they see doctor..am glad you brougth this document on here..god bless you

[Dondebeau]

By Jamala

This documentary is a positive contribution toward stopping the whirling wind of the silent genocide. It is incredibly done! Passion and courage are visible. You got the right people, which I think, gave the entire documentary much power, a wider audience with strong message to send out. You made it real with real people, real story in a real world. Honest voice of courageous souls! Great contribution to our humanity, thanks Zawadi.

[hivquestions]

the hiv test is cross-reactive with flu shots and drug use. just 2, 3 or 4 proteins for a positive result depending on the country one is testing in. please pray for all those who have been misdiagnosed with hiv and AIDS.

[sunlesslight]

I am so very proud of you. I hope that your video reminds everyone that the AIDS crisis is not over and it affects everyone.