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DOCUMENTARY (Playtime: 24 minutes)
WE ARE SEVENTEEN
(Director & Screenwriter By Melissa Kim)
The documentary We are Seventeen follows the lives of teenage single mothers in Uganda who have been robbed of their dreams at an early age.
Considering the cultural norms of their society, members of Girls Be Strong work towards building a brighter future for younger girls of Uganda.
Film Awards
2023 Zepstone International Film Awards
- Award Winner -
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2023 Sittannavasal International Film Festival
- Award Winner -
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2023 Angeles Documentaries
- Finalist -
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2023 Antakya International Film Festival
- Finalist -
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2023 Toronto International Women Film Festival
- Nominee -
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2023 SHORT to the Point
- Selected -
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2023 Awareness Festival
- Honorable Mention -
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