Machine Gun Preacher follows the true story of Sam Childers, a former biker and drug dealer who turns his life around and becomes a preacher. He travels to Sudan and witnesses the atrocities committed by the Lord's Resistance Army. Determined to make a difference, Childers starts a mission to rescue children who have been forced to become soldiers, using his machine gun to protect them. As he fights against the LRA and faces personal challenges, Childers finds redemption and a new purpose in life.
Lost Children is a powerful documentary that exposes the horrifying reality of child soldiers in Uganda, forced to fight in the brutal war led by the Lord's Resistance Army. Through interviews and footage, the film follows the lives of these innocent children who have been robbed of their childhood and forced to commit unspeakable acts of violence.
War Dance (2007) is a heartwarming documentary that follows a group of children in a war-torn region of Uganda as they use music and dance to cope with their experiences and find hope in the midst of adversity. The film highlights the power of art to heal and bring communities together.
Kony 2012 is a documentary film that focuses on the actions of Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda. The film aims to shed light on the human rights abuses committed by the LRA, particularly the recruitment of child soldiers. It gained massive attention and controversy after it went viral on the internet in 2012.
Uganda, 1989. A young Acholi rebel guided by spirits, Joseph Kony, forms a new rebel movement against the government: the LRA, The Lord’s Resistance Army. An “army” that grew by abducting teenagers – more than 60 000 over 25 years – of which less than half came out of the bush alive. Geofrey, Nighty and Mike, a group of friends, as well as Lapisa, were among these youths, abducted at 12 or 13. Today, in their effort to rebuild their lives and go back to normal, they revisit the places that marked their stolen childhood. At the same time victims and murderers, witnesses and perpetrators of horrific acts that they did not fully understand, they are forever the "Wrong Elements" that society struggles to accept. Meanwhile, in the immensity of the Central African jungle, the Ugandan army still continues to hunt the last scattered LRA rebels. But Joseph Kony is still out there, on the run.
Invisible Children is a documentary that exposes the brutal warlord Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda, focusing on the child soldiers forced into rebellion.
Kony: Order from Above is a historical drama that tells the story of the notorious rebel group known as the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda. The movie showcases the events that led to their rise and the impact they had on the country. Through the lens of real-life events, it explores the consequences of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
KONY 2012: Part II -- Beyond Famous offers a closer look at the LRA and explores the solutions put forward by leaders of the currently-affected areas of CAR, DRC, and South Sudan, where local communities continue to live under the constant threat of LRA violence. This generation has responded to the call to make Joseph Kony famous. Now we need to dig deeper and turn awareness into informed action.
The Children's War explores the devastating effects of war on the lives of children in Uganda. It delves into the stories of young boys and girls who have been abducted, displaced, and forced to become child soldiers. Through their experiences, the film sheds light on the resilience, hope, and spirit of these children in the face of unimaginable challenges.
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