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Home > Get Involved > Seek Justice > Uganda Crisis: War Dance Movie

War Dance

"War Dance," a feature-length documentary, tells the story of three children from the Patongo displacement camp in northern Ugandan:
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Dominic, a former abductee and child soldier of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA);
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Rose, who witnessed the gruesome murder of her parents by the rebels; and
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Nancy, who kept herself and two younger siblings alive in the bush for a month after the LRA. killed their father and abducted their mother

Dominic, Rose and Nancy are all members of the first school music group from the northern Uganda war zone to make it to the final round of Uganda’s national music competition. The documentary chronicles their journey through the competition.


"War Dance" follows three children from a northern Uganda dis- placement camp as they compete
in the National music competition.
>> View the trailer
The film is funded through Shine Global, a non-profit dedicated to ending the abuse and exploitation of children through the production of documentary films and media products that raise awareness and inspire social and political change.

"War Dance" is produced by Albie Hecht, top film and television producer, formerly with Nickelodeon and Spike TV. It is directed, written and shot by award-winning cinematography team Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, who also share production responsibilities.

Shine Global was founded by Hecht and his wife, Susan MacLaury, who serves as the organization’s executive director. All proceeds from "War Dance" will fund relief and development programs run by several organization--including World Vision-–in northern Uganda.

View a trailer of "War Dance."
Visit "War Dance" Web site.
1-888-511-6548 : P.O. Box 9716
Federal Way, WA 98063-9716

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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.


What You Can Do

Pray for the children and families trapped in the middle of this conflict.

Advocate
> Contact Congress and the President.

> Sign the No Child Soldiers Declaration.

Donate to provide for children affected by war.

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