More Than I Want to Remember | LIFE COACHES (Ages 11-14)

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Each story in this collection of shorts has something to teach us. Young people demonstrate bravery, perseverance, how to follow your passion, and when to stand up and do what's right.

For Ages 11-14 | 79 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles

Themes: Awakening, choosing a path, intergenerational, religion/tradition, immigration, coming of age

This program contains: Physical and/or emotional conflict, traumatic and/or triggering content (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.

Year
2022
Runtime
14 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States
Premiere
Chicago Premiere
Rating
CONTENT DETAILS: Separation/Loss, Fearful situations, Depictions of War, Guns and/or other Weapons
Note
THEMES: Perseverance, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity

Director
Amy Bench
Screenwriter
Mugeni Ornella

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More Than I Want to Remember

After an attack by the Mai Mai militia destroys her home and separates her from loved ones, 14-year-old Mugeni leaves Congo to embark on a journey across the globe in the hopes of finding her lost family. After a miraculous reunion in the United States, Mugeni continues to work hard to support her family and uplift the Banyamulenge people.

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