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"Pushing the Elephant" film and resources
The film PUSHING THE ELEPHANT explores the long-term and often hidden effects of war on women and families. We encourage WOV chapters to use this film as part of their educational events. It tells the story of Rose Mapendo who was forced to leave her daughter behind when she fled the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now she works to unite her family as she fights for the future of her country. This film demonstrates the need for local advocacy as well as the horror of gender-based violence.
PUSHING THE ELEPHANT started being broadcast nationwide on Independent Lens on March 29th. Please check your local listings here – we encourage all WOV to watch this film! Be sure to set your DVRs to record!
The Women of Vision national office has a DVD of this film which we can “loan” out to chapters who wish to screen it at an event. To request to borrow this film, please contact Laura Li. Or you may purchase PUSHING THE ELEPHANT here.
We encourage Women of Vision chapters to watch this film together. The attached PDF has some useful background and discussion topics. Find more film clips and great print and interactive resources here.
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Thanks for posting this – I’ve set my DVR to tape it.
When I checked my local listing, I found that “Pushing the Elephant” is not being aired on March 29 here, but on April 3. I set the dvr to record. So check your local listings!
Thanks! I will be sure to watch it.
I will try- hope theres a DVD to buy ! Thanks!
It is being aired tonight March 29th in Colorado Springs – at 10pm on Rocky Mountain PBS.
I saw this documentary and it was awesome. Gives a full understanding of the complex and heartbreaking decisions that many people in the world must make. In world of pain it teaches forgiveness. I recomend everyone watch it.
I watched this film this week and it was very moving and inspiring. Rose is a wonderful example of sharing God’s compassion with others and drawing on His strength for forgiveness.
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Women of Vision is a volunteer ministry of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization. We seek to educate and inspire women to action in an effort to alleviate the injustice and inequities that exist for women and their families worldwide.
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