Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund Winners 2012 are full of filmmakers

Marking its fifth year, awarded the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) and Gucci announced today the recipients of the 2012 Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund $ 150,000. These grants are highlights included in the PPR Corporate Foundation for women's dignity and rights of women Documentary Award. The films highlight the social justice and human rights around the world, and the documentary illuminates the price women courage, compassion, the extraordinary strength of character, and contributions of women from around the world. Eight projects received a total of $ 150,000. Six of the eight films have directors attached women. The list and description (information from the press) are below: E-team (Katy Chevigny Administrative & Ross Kauffman) The E-Team follows the intense work of three brave and courageous human rights activists on the front identifying international human rights violations. Dramatic and important work of Human Rights Watch's Emergency team is tailor-made for a fascinating documentary made with a global perspective. First, in the fall (directed by Rachel Anderson) First, in the autumn following a group of young rebels civilian emigrants on their journey of eight months to deliver to their home country. They give comfort to take up arms stable life against a corrupt regime and risking their lives in war and brutality. Mercy Mercy (Director Katrine W Kjaer) International adoption seems to be the perfect solution to an imbalance be heartbreaking: Poor countries have babies need in an apartment, and rich countries have homes babies need. Unfortunately, many orphans are not orphans. Two children of the Red Mosque (Director Hemal Trivedi) After visiting the famous madrasa in Pakistan, 12-year-old Zarina Talha pursue different dreams. Zarina at school while trying to avoid the marriage, Talha is a madrasah students are preparing for Jihad. Their stories personalize Pakistanis ideological war. " Draw attention to documentary-price Women Stargazing (working title) (director Berit Madsen) A young Arab girl wants to be an astronaut. But at his age the night sky tours in the desert are a thorn in the side of the family and traditions. The Supreme Award (directed by Joanna Lipper) The Supreme Award is the story of Hafsat Abiola. After abandoning his father's victory in the presidential elections in Nigeria and his mother's assassination by the military dictatorship, Hafsat the challenge of transforming a culture of corruption in government in a democracy are the most marginalized people of Nigeria women.