A Culture of Silence (2013)

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"A Culture of Silence," is a documentary feature film about the human condition in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The film follows two independent documentary filmmakers, as they travel across Sierra Leone exploring sensitive cultural issues that the nation deems as untouchable and even a taboo. Join us on our journey as we explore the invisible war against poverty, Sierra Leone's controversial diamond mining industry, a world filled with lost child soldiers living in the shadows, and a world where thousands of young girls experience what they call their 'Secret Pain.' Is there still blood on the stone? Where are the children of war? What is 'the secret pain'? Could the silence be broken in a world where culture is currently at war with human rights?

Director: Raouf J Jacob
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Production: Worldwide Cinema Frames
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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What is A Culture of Silence about?
"A Culture of Silence," is a documentary feature film about the human condition in Sierra Leone, West Africa. The film follows two independent documentary filmmakers, as they travel across Sierra Leone exploring sensitive cultural issues that the nation deems as untouchable and even a taboo. Join us on our journey as we explore the invisible war against poverty, Sierra Leone's controversial diamond mining industry, a world filled with lost child soldiers living in the shadows, and a world where thousands of young girls experience what they call their 'Secret Pain.' Is there still blood on the stone? Where are the children of war? What is 'the secret pain'? Could the silence be broken in a world where culture is currently at war with human rights?
Who directed A Culture of Silence?
A Culture of Silence was directed by Raouf J Jacob.
Who stars in A Culture of Silence?
A Culture of Silence stars Ahmad Tejan Kabbah.
How long is A Culture of Silence?
A Culture of Silence has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is A Culture of Silence?
A Culture of Silence is a Documentary film.
Where was A Culture of Silence produced?
A Culture of Silence was produced in United States of America.