Sorious Samura's “Cry Freetown” has become a phenomenon. A brutal portrayal of what happened in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in January 1999, the film has succeeded in making the horror of this country's civil war a matter of international outrage. Sorious Samura shot the film at great risk for his own life, keenly aware of the fact that the strong images he recorded were the only thing that could shake the world from its indifference to the plight of his countrymen, women and children.
If you want to make a difference in Sierra Leone, this web site provides you with all you need to start. It gives you an overview of the history and current situation in Sierra Leone and, should you wish to take action, it helps you to focus your efforts towards the areas that will make the greatest impact.
This web site is produced by Insight News Television, producer of “Cry Freetown”. It is funded from sales of the video, available from this page.
| This is Moses who features in the film. He was badly beaten by soldiers. He survived and now lives in an orphanage. |
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