Rose Mapendo lost her family and home to the violence that engulfed the Democratic Republic of Congo, yet she emerged from the
suffering advocating peace and reconciliation. After helping numerous
survivors recover and rebuild their lives, there is one person Rose
must still teach to forgive - her daughter Nangabire.
Please check out the New York Premiere of this astonishing documentary. Pushing the Elephant tells the story of Rose Mapendo, who was separated during the conflict from her five-year-old daughter, Nangabire. Through the story of their reunion, we come to understand the excruciating decisions Rose made in order to survive and the complex difficulties Nangabire faces as a refugee in the US. We are delighted that both filmmakers, Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel, and film subject Rose Mapendo will be present for a discussion after the screenings.
Presented in association with African Film Festival, Inc. and Mapendo International
SCREENINGS:
Saturday, June 12 1:45
Sunday, June 13 4:30 (reception to follow)
Monday, June 14 4:00
All screenings are at the Walter Reade Theater
165 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023
Find out more on www.hrw.org/iff
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