Lift the Silence
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Featuring: Bogdana Serebryan
Youth Filmmakers: Denis Stepura, Bogdana Serebryan, Dmytriy Aksyonov, Igor Shidok, Oksana Dragushchyak, Ryta Paschenko
Adult Mentors: Tetyana Bila, Maria Alekseyenko
On April 26, 1986 the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant exploded, emitting 40 times the radiation than the bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Later that same year and only 80 miles south in Kiev, Bogdana Aksyonov was born. The survivors of Chernobyl were relocated, many in Bogdana's neighborhood, but partly as result of the lack of public information available after the accident, they never talked about what happened. Today, at 19 years old, Bogdana is studying journalism--advocating for a free press and breaking the silence that still pervades her country.
"Lift the Silence" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.
Youth Filmmakers: Denis Stepura, Bogdana Serebryan, Dmytriy Aksyonov, Igor Shidok, Oksana Dragushchyak, Ryta Paschenko
Adult Mentors: Tetyana Bila, Maria Alekseyenko
On April 26, 1986 the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant exploded, emitting 40 times the radiation than the bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. Later that same year and only 80 miles south in Kiev, Bogdana Aksyonov was born. The survivors of Chernobyl were relocated, many in Bogdana's neighborhood, but partly as result of the lack of public information available after the accident, they never talked about what happened. Today, at 19 years old, Bogdana is studying journalism--advocating for a free press and breaking the silence that still pervades her country.
"Lift the Silence" is one of eleven short films in the "Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet" series.
What do youth fear most in their lives? How do they overcome those fears? 'Beyond Borders: Personal Stories from a Small Planet' is a creative burst of defiance and hope by teenagers who are overcoming the huge obstacles and ignorance that have defined their lives. It's an inspiring compilation of nine short films written, shot and edited by teenagers who weave documentary filmmaking, animation and archival footage to tell personal stories on fear and security. With mentorship from professional filmmakers, youth produced films that are powerful, startling and awe-inspiring.
With stories from Afghanistan, Argentina, Colombia, England Jordan, Korea, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and the United States, these youth-produced films will challenge audiences to redefine fear and the priorities we make in a post 9/11 world.
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scenedrop
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Interesting visuals. If you like this one, than check out this pod: http://current.com/items/90942192_through-stills-of-life-the-annenberg-space-for...
- 2 years ago
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cairo926
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good story. thanks for sharing - keep with journalism, Bogdana. We need to hear your stories!
- 2 years ago
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cairo926
