Omo Child: The River and the Bush is a documentary film by John Rowe. It is about a young man who is on a quest to get tribes to change their beliefs and traditions. Namely their beliefs about curses.Charleston City Paper November 04, 2015 The short films shine at this year's Charleston International Film Festival, Tiny Stars by Kevin Young One tribe in particular had a custom of killing children that were believed to be cursed.The Jerusalem Post 21-10-2015 Hermits, hideaways and higher consciousness feature at the 9th Spirit Film Festival by Hannah Brown
About the film The film is set in the Omo River valley in Ethiopia. Children who are thought to be cursed are killed because it is believed that they can bring disease, famine, and death to the tribes.Real Screen November 20, 2015 Exclusive: Journeyman acquires “Omo Child” doc by Manori Ravindran Lale Labuko, an educated man, decided to challenge the tradition that had been around for a long time.Lunenburg Doc Fest *Special Event* Brunch with the Filmmaker
Awards and distribution Awards
As of October 2015, the film had managed to pick up 24 awards around the world.The Jerusalem Post 21-10-2015 Hermits, hideaways and higher consciousness feature at the 9th Spirit Film Festival by Hannah Brown Distribution
Journeyman Pictures, a London-based distributor has the worldwide rights to the film.Real Screen November 20, 2015 Exclusive: Journeyman acquires “Omo Child” doc by Manori Ravindran
Further Director John Rowe and Lale Labuko founded the Omo Child Organization to house rescued children.The Esoteric Codex: African Witchcraft - Hoyt Nazaire Page 24 Chapter 12, Mingi As of September 2015, they had housed 33 of these children.Rancho Santa Fe Review Sept. 5, 2011 Rancho Santa Fe entrepreneur finds renewed meaning in rescuing outcast children in Ethiopia
References
External links Omo Child: The River and the Bush official website Imdb: Omo Child: The River and the Bush Journeyman Pictures: Omo Child Omo Child Home official website