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Prepare yourself for the unexpected. This collection of animation and live action shorts is intended to provoke some thought, encourage you to ponder possibilities and of course, question everything.
For Ages Teen 14+ | 82 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Behind the stories of immigration are often stories of loss, separation, peril and forced exodus. This program get depicts gripping and real experiences.
This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.
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
Prepare yourself for the unexpected. This collection of animation and live action shorts is intended to provoke some thought, encourage you to ponder possibilities and of course, question everything.
For Ages Teen 14+ | 82 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Behind the stories of immigration are often stories of loss, separation, peril and forced exodus. This program get depicts gripping and real experiences.
This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.
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