Tumbuka Bloom Film Trailer

Directed and Edited by Robin Truesdale
Produced by Tatenda Muchiriri
2009

In a rural village of Zimbabwe, a young man tries to help his community overcome poverty, AIDS, and the traditional gender roles that hinder his people. His approach - a club for boys that teaches young men to respect their female counterparts. Tatenda Muchiriri hopes to help raise a generation of young men who practice safe sex and treat women as equals.

Tumbuka means "to blossom" in the Shona language. Documentary, filmed in rural Zimbabwe with local crew. Original music by Zivanai Masango.

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Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• zimbabwe
• film
• gender
• documentary