The heart of nuba is a powerful and moving film about dr. Carlson directed and produced the feature length documentary, the heart of nuba, profiling the courageous and selfless efforts of dr. Katrina carlson performed the film s song bloom for the audience. Filmmaker kenneth carlson on meeting heart of nuba villain. Carlson revealing in his statement on the film s website that he and dr. The region is the latest target of aerial bombardment by the sudanese government, ordered by omar albashir, a dictator wanted by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The film opens with pastoral scenes from the impoverished nuba mountains with overlays telling you there are a million people spread over this arid mountainous region. Tom and a small sudanese staff treat as many as 400 patients a day at mother of mercy hospital, located in the heart of the nuba mountains. The film festival is produced under the umbrella of the aurora foundation. The heart of nuba is a documentary telling catenas remarkable personal story, at the same time as providing an insight into the challenging conditions in a part of the world that rarely makes the headlines. The khartoum regime has systematically denied access to journalists, humanitarian aid groups or human rights investigators. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate the heart of nuba information, showtimes, trailers, photos, and cast information. New films of interest to catholic readers national catholic.
The heart of nuba 2016 1h 25min documentary 6 april 2018 usa in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, while the region is bombed relentlessly by an. The film opens with pastoral scenes from the impoverished nuba mountains with overlays telling you there are a million. That turns as small children panic and pack into an improvised foxhole, in fear of. Financial analysis of the heart of nuba 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Tom refuses to leave and does his best to save lives in the midst of carnage and terror, treating as many as 400 patients a day. The heart of nuba is remarkable, to me, for carlsons ability to show how a catholic layman lives his faith in a world of conflict with almost no humanitarian aid and is able to support his teams. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people. Following the screening, the films director and producer will be available for questions and discussion. Welcome to the wartorn heart of the nuba mountains of sudan, an area of the world so void of humanitarian and media attention that years of war go ignored, and cries for help go largely unheard, where an american doctor, tom catena, selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by the government of president omar. Welcome to the wartorn heart of the nuba mountains of sudan, an area of the world so void of humanitarian and media attention that years of war go ignored. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the. May 04, 2018 a few days later, upon returning to sudan, mahdi told me that he brought the film directly to president albashir and screened the heart of nuba for him to witness the real devastation of the bombings.
February 16, 2018 in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people. Tom catena, the sole doctor for a million patients in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan. Filmmaker kenneth carlson takes his camera into the bunkers and foxholes with the. The heart of nuba the heart of nuba official trailer facebook. The heart of nuba is a 93minute documentary that tells the story of their struggle for survival. Support human rights day and genocide prevention day by sharing this video. Tom catena and his staff are responsible for the wellbeing of one million people. Apr 21, 2016 welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to receive the latest movie information and. Tom catena, an american doctor who selflessly and courageously serves the forgotten people of the nuba mountains. Apr 06, 2018 in the heart of nuba, the only surgeon within 200 miles, dr. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the reg. Following the screening, the film s director and producer will be available for questions and discussion.
Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by an. Apr 07, 2018 the heart of nuba is remarkable, to me, for carlsons ability to show how a catholic layman lives his faith in a world of conflict with almost no humanitarian aid and is able to support his teams. A surgeon performs miracles in sudan in the heart of nuba. Carlsons documentary the heart of nuba profiles tom catena, the only doctor serving one million people living in the wartorn.
Documentary the heart of nuba 2017 arpa iff by arpa international film festival september 10, 2017 2017 arpa iff, documentary films 2017, festival news, nominated films 2017 no comments. Also this year, the laughter life, a unique look at a mormon sketch comedy group was one that he produced and edited. The heart of nuba, a new documentary from director kenneth carlson and executive producer maria shriver, brings you to the nuba mountains to meet a man and a people you will not soon forget. On februrary 11 the heart of nuba was honored with the most valuable documentary award at cinema for peace in berlin on february 11. Find out where heart of nuba is streaming, if heart of nuba is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Toms faith and his enduring love for the nuba people. Heart of nuba film screening and panel jewishboston. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming showtimes and theater information delivered right to your inbox. The region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar albashir. The heart of nuba is the most enervating documentary ive seen in years. The heart of nuba received a ten minute standing ovation, and. The film is edited so that a huge store of information is revealed in layers. If there is only one film you see this year, make it the heart of nuba.
Cmmb invites you to the exclusive premiere of the heart of nuba in new york city. The heart of nuba wild about movies complete list of. Carlson does in this documentary is to open with a scene of inexplicable horror. Tom were teammates on brown universitys football team. This awardwinning film documents the atrocities of war in sudan and highlights the remarkable life of dr. The heart of nuba in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena serves the needs of a forgotten people as the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar. Carlson navigated armed militia in sudan to tell the story. The film is obviously a heart felt project, director kenneth a. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar albashir. So we come to really care a great deal about these people, and we see their. The heart of nuba human rights watch film festival. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate the heart of nuba showtimes for local movie theaters. Welcome to the nuba mountains of sudan, an area of the world so void of humanitarian and media attention that years of war go ignored, and cries for help go largely unheard. American doctor tom catena dedicates his life to treating patients in the nuba mountains of wartorn sudan.
He is tom catena, an american who since 2007 has been tending mother of mercy hospital, which he also helped found. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, while the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar albashir. Carlsons documentary the heart of nuba profiles tom catena, the only doctor serving one million people living in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan. The heart of nuba 2018 stream and watch online moviefone. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the heart of nuba near you. Less than two weeks later, i received a call from mahdi announcing that albashir was deeply moved and had ordered a suspension of all. The heart of nuba wild about movies complete list of 2018. The heart of nuba opens like a sudan travelogue a chicken struts, a woman sifts grain, a plane flies overhead. Catenas mission to save children and adults from the bombing attacks taking over the region. The screening and panel discussion will be open to members of congress, congressional staff, the interested public and the media. Welcome to the nuba mountains of sudan, where the government attacks defenseless men, women, and children with supersonic bombers, and it doesnt make anyones newswire. Get the indie focus newsletter, mark olsens weekly guide to the world of cinema. Tom catena, left, in the documentary the heart of nuba. The heart of nuba 2016 the heart of nuba 2016 user.
American doctor tom catena treats patients in the nuba mountains of wartorn sudan. Filmmaker kenneth carlson takes his camera into the bunkers and foxholes with the people, carefully framing their lives. Songs without words complete set rena kyriakou duration. The heart of nuba arpa international film festival. The documentary film, the heart of nuba, tells the story of the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan and dr. The heart of nuba 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In this case, its ken carlson, who made an incredible movie called the heart of nuba. Doctor saves lives in region under siege in documentary the heart of nuba dr. Get the latest showtimes for the heart of nuba and bypass the lines by buying movie tickets online. The region is the latest target of aerial bombardment by the sudanese government, ordered by omar albashir, a dictator wanted by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity. Eventful movies is your source for comprehensive the heart of nuba trailers, clips and cast interviews. In 2015, werner was a producer and supervising editor on the heart of nuba, a story of altruism and courage as an american doctor dedicates his life to healing a community in sudan. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Im grateful to have seen the movie and am hoping that change will come to. Subscribe to keep up with the latest festival news, art house openings, film. As the region is bombed relentlessly by indicted war criminal omar albashir, two things remain constant. In the heart of nuba, the only surgeon within 200 miles, dr. The raw documentary nature of this film highlights the fearlessness and patience of dr. The heart of nuba 1h 25min documentary 6 april 2018 usa in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, while the region is bombed relentlessly by an. Tom catena serves the needs of a forgotten people, as they.
Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people. Much more than just a localboymakesgood story, the heart of nuba takes a hard but heartfelt look at an unfathomable government campaign targeting defenseless civilians, and the small group of brave, loving people who. This is a beautifully shot and skillfully structured film that leaves you feeling that you are part of the world of catena and the people of nuba. Feb 16, 2018 the heart of nuba, a new documentary from director kenneth carlson and executive producer maria shriver, brings you to the nuba mountains to meet a man and a people you will not soon forget. Check out the new trailer for the heart of nuba starring tom catena. With cornelio catena, gene catena, nancy catena, paul catena.
This is a beautifully shot and skillfully structured film that leaves you feeling that you are part of the world of catena. A few days later, upon returning to sudan, mahdi told me that he brought the film directly to president albashir and screened the heart of nuba for him to witness the real devastation of. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and. The heart of nuba 2018 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The region is the latest target of aerial bombardment by the sudanese government, ordered by omar albashir, a dictator wanted by the. Apr 04, 2018 when filming was complete on the heart of nuba, kenneth carlson thought the hard part was behind him. The film maker spent six weeks during two trips to the remote area to give us a visual chronicle of the days and nights of the seemingly. Exchange receive your entire order amount as fandango credits that never expires saved to your active fandango vip account. The heart of nuba the heart of nuba official trailer. The heart of nuba tom lantos human rights commission. She brings sunshine to the paper with great writing and important matters for its readers.
In making his way to film at the mother of mercy hospital in south sudan, he had dodged bombs and gunfire that had become a part of everyday life in the region where a civil war continues to rage on between local rebels and the federal government led by omar albashir. American doctor tom catena dedicates himself to the nuba people in sudan during a relentless campaign of bombing by war criminal omar albashir. Dec 06, 2016 the heart of nuba is a 93minute documentary that tells the story of their struggle for survival. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and. The heart of nuba screened at the 2019 impact humanity television and film festival in yerevan, armenia in october. Movie detail page village east cinema heart of nuba. Catena was nominated for the 2016 aurora prize for awakening humanity, a yearly international humanitarian award that acknowledges people and organizations that work on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes. The heart of nuba an incredible doctor from amsterdam, ny has dedicated his life to treating patients in the desolate nuba mountains of sudan. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor.
The title of the gripping, inspiring documentary the heart of nuba. But theres a great deal of joy and content, meaning to their lives, which the film heart of nuba, captures. And if you dont know where nuba is, its the southern region of sudan. Take time to see the heart of nuba the daily gazette. Catena performs surgeries on casualties of the bombings and on more routine.
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