Fambul Tok
Brief Synopsis
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A look at the Fambul Tok program in Sierra Leone where victims and perpetrators of the brutal civil war gather for tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies. Through reviving the ancient practice of fambul tok (family talk), Sierra Leoneans are building sustainable peace at the grass-
Cast & Crew
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Sara Terry
Director
Libby Hoffman
Producer
Henry Jacobson
Cinematographer
Rory Kennedy
Producer
Brian Singbiel
Editor
Sara Terry
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
First Run Features Home Video
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
Synopsis
A look at the Fambul Tok program in Sierra Leone where victims and perpetrators of the brutal civil war gather for tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies. Through reviving the ancient practice of fambul tok (family talk), Sierra Leoneans are building sustainable peace at the grass-roots level. Here, we observe a culture that believes forgiveness is the surest path to restoring dignity and building strong communities.
Director
Sara Terry
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
First Run Features Home Video
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States on Video October 25, 2011
Released in United States on Video October 25, 2011
Released in United States 2011
Released in United States 2011 (Spotlight Premieres)
