UPDATED: TAPESTRIES OF HOPE Teaser Trailer

(Note: Backed by popular demand, the trailer is re-released here with improved text readability. Hit button at bottom right corner of video for full screen viewing.)

"Tapestries of Hope" is a feature-length documentary that exposes the myth behind the abuse of young girls in Zimbabwe and brings awareness to the efforts of the Girl Child Network and their fearless founder Betty Makoni.

This is a 2:58 min teaser trailer of the documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker Michealene Cristini Risley, produced by Anand Chandrasekaran and Ray Arthur Wang, and currently in post-production.

The project's blog featured daily live-blogs during the shoot in Zimbabwe, and was featured on "The Huffington Post", the world's top-rated news blog. The blog also won a "Media Blog of the Year" award recently for its pioneering use of new media to raise awareness and build community.

Even though it's set in Zimbabwe, the message about abuse is universal.

Expose the Myth. End Abuse. Donate.
http://savehope.blogspot.com

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Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• film
• documentary
• Zimbabwe
• africa
• betty
• makoni
• michealene
• rape
• raping
• virgins
• HIV
• AIDS
• girls
• women
• children
• sexual
• abuse

[WhipAndChain]

This is wonderful. These issues across Africa get very little spotlight, and not many Americans seems to know the extent of rape across Africa. I'm so happy that you're documenting this, I hope more Americans will see the need for helping these people.

[googletoogle]

I would die b4 having raping some1 and if i see someone who did it they will get there asses kicked. If there 2 big Ill get some freinds and jump 'em

[tioedong]

a big problem. More help for those trying to work with these girls is needed.

But Americans who point fingers need to talk to their local woman's shelter.

[aanihc]

I'm currently listening to both Anand and Michealene speak in my class. They are inspiring individuals.

[freshwaterspigot]

Absolutely

[mspixley]

Very moving, very tough subject matter. Well done.

[tomkosnik]

Michealene Cristini Risley and Betty Makoni, founder of The Girl Child Network, are leaders who challenge us all to help this noble cause.

The Girls in Zimbabwe are canaries in the coal mine, waking us up to the horrors of child abuse in every country around the world.

Michealene, Betty, and teammates Anand Chandrasekaran, Ray Arthur Wang, and Lauren Carara, are the point of the arrow aimed at this problem. Let's pitch in and help them hit the bull's eye with maximum impact!

[ongbomberos]

GRat job; Congratulations. Visit channel ongbomberos. Good job.

Joaquin

[Maruthie]

This is a powerful and needful project! Well done!

[atoz04]

Is it any wonder that Nation's who engage in such human dedgradation's are accursed!!!