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Directed by Giovanni Morricone and Simonetta D'Italia, the documentary shows how education and friendship can win over violence and poverty
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Shot in the most dangerous neighborhood in Oaxaca, Mexico,
The Awakened Heart opens in Washington, DC
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"When a documentary motivates me to look up the links that they post at the end of their film, I know it's a great one. The Awakened Heart follows Carlos and his family into their community telling their story in this extremely poor, dangerous, semi-urban area of the world. The filmmaker takes us into their lives and with the help of the Crecemos Organization, it teaches us what education, nutrition and hope can give to the children in this poverty-stricken city. This is a very well done, inspiring and noteworthy film. A special mention to the music by maestro Ennio Morricone and Hector Heredia."
Julia Parker
Jury President
Festigious International Film Festival
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AVSI-USA is proudly presenting a screening of the award-winning short film, The Awakened Heart, documenting the work of Crecemos, an education and nutrition center in Oaxaca, Mexico, and long-term partner of AVSI-USA.
The first screening in Washington DC will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Mexican Cultural Institute and will be followed by a discussion with the Executive Director of Crecemos, Maria del Socorro del Rio.
Co-directed by Giovanni Morricone and Simonetta D'Italia, the short documentary The Awakened Heart was shot entirely over three and a half days in November 2015, in the slums of Oaxaca. Crecemos is located in the most dangerous neighborhood of Oaxaca City.
"With this movie, our main purpose is to present an eyewitness account of the life in an extraordinary place, Crecemos, where a dedicated team of employees and volunteers works daily to make a difference in the lives of children and vulnerable young people," says Simonetta D'Italia.
The Awakened Heart brings viewers into the home of Carlos Avedaño Salas, a 10-year boy and his family whose lives have been transformed through the dedicated service and accompaniment provided by Crecemos staff over the past few years.
"With his heart awakened and his body, mind and soul nourished by his family and the caring Crecemos staff, Carlos has a great chance of making it," hopes Simonetta.
The documentary has already been accepted in various film festivals and has recently received an Honorable Mention from the 2016 Festigious International Film Festival.
WASHINGTON DC
WHERE: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW,
Washington, DC 20009
WHEN: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 @6:45PM
FREE
To RSVP click on the link below:
EventBrite
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ABOUT AVSI-USA
AVSI-USA is a member of the AVSI Foundation, a network of 36 organizations world-wide which share the same vision and method. An international NGO started in 1972, AVSI Foundation continues today its mission of promoting human development with a focus on education, according to Catholic social teaching. AVSI Foundation implements over 100 humanitarian and development projects in 30 countries in partnership with private donors, bilateral and international agencies and businesses.
As part of our mission, we help individuals and communities to restore dignity and build resilience in the face of poverty and marginalization. AVSI-USA sustains long-term partnerships with local organizations to enhance capacity and broaden impact in the areas of education, early childhood and youth development, economic livelihoods, health and nutrition.
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