This film has been generously sponsored by Kathryn and Luke Kissam

Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two female health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Alsadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives of hunger-stricken children within a population on the brink of famine. Nominated for a 2021 Academy Award for Best Short Documentary.

ActNow

Our two largest initiatives are legislative advocacy aimed at forcing Saudi Arabia to end the blockade over Yemen and the second primary action is the funneling of resources DIRECTLY to the therapeutic feeding centers featured in the film (we also have other ways to get involved). Our convenient page is here:

https://www.hungerward.org/getinvolved

Director, Skye Fitzgerald will be in-person for the September 25 screening at The Center

Skye Fitzgerald founded Spin Film to bear witness to unfolding crises with the intent to deepen empathy and understanding. He recently completed a trilogy of films on the global refugee crisis. The first, 50 FEET FROM SYRIA focused on doctors working on the Syrian border and was voted onto the Oscar® shortlist. The second, LIFEBOAT, documents Search and Rescue operations off the coast of Libya and was nominated for an Academy Award® and national Emmy® award.

The third, HUNGER WARD, explores the impact of the war and famine in Yemen on children, families, and healthcare workers and was also nominated for an Academy Award®.

As a Fulbright Research Scholar Fitzgerald directed the film BOMBHUNTERS and has worked with the Sundance Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the State Department, and Mountainfilm. As a Director of Photography, Fitzgerald lenses work for clients including Dateline, VICE, Mercy Corps, CNN, the Discovery, etc. 

Fitzgerald is an honorary member of SAMS (Syrian American Medical Society) for his work with Syrian refugees and a Distinguished Alumnus at his alma mater EOU for his documentary work. Fitzgerald is a member of the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Before filmmaking, Fitzgerald cut fire-lines as a Hotshot crew-member on a wild-land fire-fighting crew. He continues to ride his bicycle to ruin and hugs two dogs on a daily basis."