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Music by Prudence

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Original title: Music by Prudence
Year: 2010
Running time: 33 min.
Country: United States
Director: Roger Ross Williams
Screenwriter: Roger Ross Williams
Cast: Documentary, Self: Prudence Mabhena
Cinematography: Errol Webber Jr., Derek Wiesehahn
Producer: Co-production United States-Zimbabwe;
iThemba Productions, HBO
Genre: Documentary | Disability. Half-length Film. Music Documentary
Synopsis: Sunrise over the bush. A fresh morning star spilling vitality over scrambling, dry rocks. The African plain: supple and green. Clouds (celestial rapids) racing over an otherwise halcyon sky. Against these, the voice of a woman: clear and strong. “Liyana,” she sings. “Yes,” they respond. “Where are you?” she calls. “We are here,” they answer. “Come,” she beckons. “We are coming.” Her voice is stirring, but also still, in contrast to the rushing sky. It’s the voice of a leader, someone in a place of power and wisdom and uncommon peace. Then into the picture rolls the source of this commanding and compelling music: a young African woman in a wheelchair. Her arms are twisted and useless. Without legs, she has never walked. Meet Prudence Mabhena, 21, the hero of our tale.

Awards: 2009: Academy Awards: Oscar Best Short Documentary

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Music by Prudence

2010

Roger Ross Williams