A film about landmines,
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LANDMINES: Landmines are a global issue. There are millions of mines in more than 70 countries, lying in wait, still active, long after the wars that planted them. Their most frequent victims are civilians—children, women, and farmers. It is estimated that somewhere in the world someone is killed or maimed by a landmine every 22 minutes. Cambodia is one of the most heavily mined countries on the planet.
THE PEOPLE WHO REMOVE THEM: Bill and Jill Morse of the Landmine Relief Fund raise funds for Aki Ra, a former Khmer Rouge child soldier, and his team of deminers: Cambodian Self Help Demining—CSHD. The deminers dig up landmines by hand to rid Cambodia of its deadly legacy. The Morses traded in a comfortable retirement in Palm Springs, and moved permanently to Cambodia to help. They raise funds, staff the Cambodian Landmine Museum and have opened schools to help educate the children of Cambodia. AND HOPE: Horrified by what he was forced to do as a solider, Aki Ra began clearing landmines by hand with just a stick and a pair of pliers. Later, the government shut down his DIY operation and required him to work by international demining protocols and standards. The Morses helped him get certified training and funding for a larger demining team. That’s who and what this film is about. The film has been submitted to several film festivals and is now searching for an appropriate distribution partner. We look forward to sharing it with you soon! |
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