Megolonyo: With a Mother You Are Rich
Films • 15m
Set in a rural village in Northern Uganda, this short-doc tells the story of a Women's Empowerment Group started by female survivors of the Northern Ugandan War in search of rehabilitation, economic stability, and emotional support.
Director & Producer: Justice Nnanna
15 min | Uganda, USA
Languages: Acholi, English
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/megolonyo/
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