This clever film will stay with you long after you watch it. In 2012, he was working to save a baby girl deemed Mingi because she was born out of wedlock. Storyline For many generations people in the Omo Valley (tribal southwest Ethiopia) believed some children are cursed and that these 'cursed' children bring disease, drought and death to the tribe. Please take a look at the preview and I hope you can see it. Teeth growing in a certain order can bring a child a death sentence. BLOG. When he was aged about 15 years, witnessed the practice of Mingi. Heaven works in the strangest ways (as you will see at the end of this magnificent documentary. Lale Labuko, born and raised in the Kara ethnic group in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia learns of âmingiâ at age 15. When babies are born out of wedlock, with physical abnormalities, disabled, or as twins, they are deemed bad luck as they will inflicted a curse upon the entire Karo tribe. Give the children to me and I will take them and the curse away from the Kara land. Documentaries such as Omo Child are critical to raising awareness that these barbaric, antiquated traditions continue in third world countries. OMO CHILD : THE RIVER AND THE BUSH is an important piece of documentary filmmaking. I cannot praise this film enough. Definitely worth the time. I really enjoyed watching Omo Child. If you have the chance, please go see this film! Namely their beliefs about curses. One young tribesman strives for change through education and adopting the cursed children. Not only is this film showing the world this truly horrific practice, but it says something about the world as a whole. Travelling or based outside United States? Filmed over a five year period this documentary paints stunning portraits of Ethiopian landscapes as it follows Lale's journey where he confronts his own death, negotiates deeply rooted superstition, and navigates the difficult position of leading a cultural movement. ), Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019. Winner of my Film Festival's Jury Award for Best Feature Length Documentary, Omo Child delves into the controversy behind a ghastly tradition known as Mingi. Amazing how the determination, perseverance and dedication of one man literally started a revolution and to think it all started because his father wanted an education for him. ABOUT. And how fortunate for everyone that he bad such an amazing father. You can go to the website - Omochildmovie here and learn more about it and see where it⦠Top subscription boxes â right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a documentary film by John Rowe. Video availability outside of United States varies. ... EMERALD TRIANGLE - IN PROGRESS. Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017. I was worried I wouldnât be able to watch this documentary and at times it was hard but Iâm glad I finished it because it had a great ending. This film also shows the power of education and how one person can change the thinking of centuries-old culture. The 90-minute film is set in Ethiopiaâs Omo ⦠Up until recently, three Omo Valley tribes practiced Mingi - the Kara, the Banna and the Hamer tribes. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. In Ethiopia's Omo valley, children are being killed horrifically under an ancient tradition known as 'mingi'. For More Information: omochild.org. We also raise awareness about the practice of Mingi and work to see it eliminated. A documentary of an Ethiopian's effort to end the tribal practice of killing certain infants and children did something to Greenville Pastor Toni Pate. So many people today feel that there is no God, or if there is then He has allowed so much suffering that He cannot be loving or care about what happens here, but watch this and see what happens when people change evil says by their own choice. The curse is called 'mingi' and mingi children are killed. The curse is called 'mingi' and mingi children are killed.  We are so happy, it w, We are truly honored to have won Best Documentary at New Hope Film Festival! Little Pass Films is an award winning independent documentary film company. I've watched three documentaries about Africa with similar topics. Winner: Audience Choice Real to Reel Film Festival. OMO CHILD's 51 children were rescued by Lale Labuko or others who were able to negotiate with the tribes to let the Mingi children live outside the tribe.  We will be playing at Skyline Indie Film Fest coming up in September, Excited to announce we won the Audience Choice for Best Film at the Real to Reel International Film, Excited to announce we won the Audience Choice for Best Film at the Real to Reel Internati, It's incredible to think that the year is already more then half over! What an amazing 7 months it, It's incredible to think that the year is already more then half over! What an amazing 7, Winner: Best Documentary Oceanside International, Official Selection: Skyline Indie Film Fest. omochildmovie.com One tribe in particular had a custom of killing children that were believed to be cursed. Wonderful, amazing and ultimately uplifting movie! Lale Labuko, born and raised in the Kara ethnic group in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia learns of âmingiâ at age 15. OMO CHILD TRAILER #3. John Rowe, producer and director of the documentar John Rowe, producer and director of the documentary âOmo Child: The River and the Bush,â which recounts the ⦠In Ethiopia's Omo valley, children are being killed horrifically under an ancient tradition known as 'mingi'. How Lale has not won a Nobel prize, is testament to the politicization of the award. Filmed over a five-year period, Omo Child is filled with remarkable imagery that presents an intimate look at the lives of the tribal people of the Omo Valley. One young tribesman strives for change through education and adopting the cursed children. This is an incredible documentary. It was as engaging and riveting and suspenseful as any fiction movie. One young tribesman strives for change through education and adopting the cursed children. Documentary. Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018. This beautiful story brought me to tears! Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a new documentary film which tells my story and the story of the Kara people. JOHN ROWE PHOTOGRAPHY. Teeth growing in a certain order can bring a child a death sentence. They killed him and threw him in the bush. WATCH THE IMPACT TALK SIMA RAMA Impact Talk | OMO CHILD. It is about a young man who is on a quest to get tribes to change their beliefs and traditions. Documentary Released 2015 Run Time 1 hr 29 min Rated Unrated © 2015 Omo Child Foundation, Little Pass Films. London-based distributor Journeyman Pictures has picked up the world rights to John Roweâs documentary Omo Child (pictured)..  The fe, Attention Virginia! It speaks a message of hope, and change. SEE MORE VIDEOS ©2019 Little Pass Films . This documentary is a testament of how change can happen, even in the most daunting of situations..especially if it's based in the faith and knowledge that what you are doing is right. Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a documentary film which tells the amazing true story of a young manâs journey to end the ancient practice known as Mingi in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Just because something worked in the past, because it has always been done or because it is âour cultureâ does not mean we must accept things that are wrong. Lale Labuko comes from the Kara tribe and grew up in the village of Dus which is by the Omo River. Children born out of wedlock, or whose top teeth grow in before their bottom teeth, or even those who are born a twin, are killed by virtue of this ancient tradition that deems them âmingiâ, or cursed. Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018. Background. EMERALD TRIANGLE - IN PROGRESS. Mingi means curse and any child who is thought to be Mingi must be killed according to ancient cultural traditions. OMO CHILD: THE RIVER AND THE BUSH is a documentary film which tells the amazing true story of a young manâs journey to end the ancient practice known as Mingi in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia.  We are so h, Attention Virginia! OMO CHILD TRAILER #2. My second son was mingi and they strangled him with a rope. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Cinema Society 2015/16 Societyâs Finest Documentary Award (#1), Social Imapact Media Award â Jury Ethos Award, World Premiere Washington D.C. CAMPAIGN & RESOURCES Omo Child/ Get Involved. Lale attempts to reconcile with Kara elders to end this tradition forever in order to ultimately protect the longevity of his people and his culture. With Nicole Beharie. Select the department you want to search in. Omo Child: The River and The Bush tells the amazing true story of one manâs journey to bring about a progressive cultural shift that will save childrenâs lives. Headlights pierce the dead of night somewhere in Southwest Ethiopia, a jeep pulls up at a settlement, and a man in Western-style clothing gets out. Independent â Best Documentary, Sun Valley International Film Festival â Special Recognition âOne in a Millionâ Doc, Palm Beach International Film Festival â Best Documentary, Arizona International Film Festival â Best Cinematography, ASU Human Rights Film Festival â Best of Fest, Accolades Global Film â Award of Excellence, Mammoth Lakes Film Festival â Audience Choice Best Documentary, Real to Reel Film Festival â Audience Choice Best Documentary, New Hope Film Festival â Best Documentary, Oceanside International Film Festival â Best Documentary, Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival â Best Documentary, Wine Country Film Festival â Cinema for Conscience Award, BendFilm Festival â Audience Choice Best Feature, Tallgrass International Film Festival â Outstanding Cinematography, Ottawa International Film Festival â (2) Best Feature Film and Best Original Music, Charleston International Film Festival â (2) Jury Award Best Documentary and Audience Choice Award Best Documentary, Red Rock Film Festival â Audience Choice Best Documentary. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we donât use a simple average. Languages Primary English (AAC, CC, Subtitles) Additional German (Germany) (Subtitles), Italian (Subtitles), Spanish (Spain) (Subtitles) Accessibility 4.3 ⢠4 Ratings In Ethiopia's Omo valley, children are being killed horrifically under an ancient tradition known as 'mingi'. Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a new documentary film which tells my story and the story of the Kara people. Teeth growing in a certain order can bring a child a death sentence. But challenging tribal superstition isn't easy and as he battles to save lives, things are not all that they seem. I will be the first Kara man to stand up to the elders. Last year my daughter was declared teeth mingi because her teeth showed from the top first instead of the bottom. It emotionally affected me. But challenging tribal superstition isn't easy and as he battles to save lives, things are not all that they seem. The elders believe that the children are cursed and must be killed. What an amazing young man. Lale Labuko, from the Kara ethnic group, was convinced that no curse existed and he set out to change his culture and the Omo Valley and in doing so lifting a burden from the shoulder’s of the Kara people. New Documentary About Omo Child. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Movie Info Scarred by murders he saw as a child, an educated young tribesman vows to bring about an end to the tribal practice of killing children who are considered cursed. Mingi means curse and any child who is thought to be Mingi must be killed according to ancient cultural traditions. Omo Child: The River and the Bush now available on iTunes and Google Play! Download now and tell your friends. No one should think that they do not harbor limitations similar to the mingi in their thinking -- unless they really can comprehend infinity (and good luck with that! Official Selection at 39 Film Festivals and Winner of 24 Awards, Grand Prize Winner of IndieFest Humanitarian Award. Sometimes I dream of him; he comes and stands before me and then disappears. He currently runs a shelter for the so-called cursed children. CONTACT. His dedication to ending a ancient tribal practice and bringing education directly to his village, instead of going on to a Government job like his father wanted him to was very moving. Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a documentary film which tells the amazing true story of a young man’s journey to end the ancient practice known as Mingi in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia. We had an incredible time at Oceanside International Film Festival and we are honored to take home B, We had an incredible time at Oceanside International Film Festival and we are honored to t, We are truly honored to have won Best Documentary at New Hope Film Festival! One young tribesman strives for change through education and adopting the cursed children. National Geographic calls this region âAfricaâs last frontier,â their only contact with the outside world came less than a generation ago. Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018. Please take a look at the preview and I hope you can see it. Documentary Film Prize, Wine Country Film Festival 2015. In Ethiopia's Omo valley, children are being killed under an ancient tradition known as mingi.  We will be playing at Skyline Indie Film Fest coming up in September. I swore to God no one would kill my own flesh and blood. There have been so many times throughout history when immense change has been wrought through the efforts of one person, and this was such a very emotional one. LITTLE PASS FILMS. Lale strives to not only save these childrenâs lives but to also lift the âburdenâ from the shoulderâs of the Kara people; he adopts these children as his own. HOME. 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