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Logline: An iron-willed Argentine priest inspires hope for an entire nation by teaching people living in Madagascar's largest landfill to build a highly functional city in the capital of their failing African country. Synopsis: Pedro Opeka declined an opportunity to play professional soccer in his native Buenos Aires. He chose instead to become a missionary and live in one of the poorest countries in the world. The son of a bricklayer, he convinced destitute families living in Madagascar’s largest landfill that he could teach them how to build their own houses and, in the process, build their dignity. After 30 years of construction, fighting increasing poverty and political instability, Opeka has created a highly functional city within this dysfunctional African nation. His mission is to prepare the children he saves to one day save their own country.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    88 minutes
  • Language
    French
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    New England Premiere
  • Director
    Cam Cowan
  • Producer
    Tiffany Peckosh-Soffrin
  • Filmmaker
    Cam Cowan