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This collection of shorts grapples with the problem of memory and the desire to forget what you don't want to remember. Each character bravely faces the past to overcome current obstacles with courage and conviction.
For Ages 11-14 | 77 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, identity, immigration, disability, awakenings, intergenerational/youth and elders, death/loss
This program contains: Mature themes, grief /loss
More Than I Want to Remember
One fateful night, 14-year-old Mugeni awakens to find her village drowning in fire. Her home in southeastern Congo has been destroyed by the Mai Mai militia, who have vowed to exterminate the Banyamulenge people. Torn away from her family amidst the chaos, Mugeni begins a remarkable journey across the globe, never giving up hope of finding her loved ones. Five years later, she has a miraculous reunion with her mother and sisters, who have fled to Uganda. Now a woman living in the United States, Mugeni continues to work hard to support her family and empower the Banyamulenge people.
- Year2022
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereChicago Premiere
- RatingCONTENT DETAILS: Separation/Loss, Fearful situations, Depictions of War, Guns and/or other Weapons
- NoteTHEMES: Perseverance, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity
- DirectorAmy Bench
- ScreenwriterMugeni Ornella
For Group Tickets CLICK HERE
This collection of shorts grapples with the problem of memory and the desire to forget what you don't want to remember. Each character bravely faces the past to overcome current obstacles with courage and conviction.
For Ages 11-14 | 77 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, identity, immigration, disability, awakenings, intergenerational/youth and elders, death/loss
This program contains: Mature themes, grief /loss
More Than I Want to Remember
One fateful night, 14-year-old Mugeni awakens to find her village drowning in fire. Her home in southeastern Congo has been destroyed by the Mai Mai militia, who have vowed to exterminate the Banyamulenge people. Torn away from her family amidst the chaos, Mugeni begins a remarkable journey across the globe, never giving up hope of finding her loved ones. Five years later, she has a miraculous reunion with her mother and sisters, who have fled to Uganda. Now a woman living in the United States, Mugeni continues to work hard to support her family and empower the Banyamulenge people.
- Year2022
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereChicago Premiere
- RatingCONTENT DETAILS: Separation/Loss, Fearful situations, Depictions of War, Guns and/or other Weapons
- NoteTHEMES: Perseverance, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity
- DirectorAmy Bench
- ScreenwriterMugeni Ornella