Apr 21, 2016 welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by an. Catenas mission to save children and adults from the bombing attacks taking over the region. We are pleased to announced that the heart of nuba is being released theatrically on april 6, 2018. Most valuable documentary film for the heart of nuba, with kenneth carlson. The heart of nuba the heart of nuba official trailer facebook. Carlson does in this documentary is to open with a scene of inexplicable horror. The heart of nuba an incredible doctor from amsterdam, ny has dedicated his life to treating patients in the desolate nuba mountains of sudan. A surgeon performs miracles in sudan in the heart of nuba.
Armed with cameras and journalistic training, they have returned to their homeland to document the conflict for audiences both inside and outside sudan. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly. The heart of nuba an incredible doctor from amsterdam, ny has dedicated his life to treating. Catena was nominated for the 2016 aurora prize for awakening humanity, a yearly international humanitarian award that acknowledges people and organizations that work on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes. Watch full the heart of nuba hd without sign up 720px english. Carlson navigated armed militia in sudan to tell the story. This is a beautifully shot and skillfully structured film that leaves you feeling that you are part of the world of catena and the people of nuba. Katrina carlson performed the film s song bloom for the audience. Financial analysis of the heart of nuba 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross. We need to see a film like this, and amsterdam native dr.
By brett white aug 17, 2018 if you thought avengers. Watch full the heart of nuba hd without sign up 720px. The heart of nuba 2016 the heart of nuba 2016 user. Filmmaker kenneth carlson on meeting heart of nuba villain. Tom catena from the mother of mercy hospital in sudan. The heart of nuba is a 93minute documentary that tells the story of their struggle for survival. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor.
June 11, 2018 by blrck fundraiser 0 comments join blue rock at the movies for the heart of nuba join blue rock construction at the newtown theatre on monday, june 25, for the screening of the heart of nuba, an inspiring documentary that tells the story of dr. New york the heart of nuba abramorama, an uplifting documentary directed by kenneth carlson and executive produced by maria shriver, tells a story that is, by turns, wonderful and horrifying. The heart of nuba human rights watch film festival. Find out where heart of nuba is streaming, if heart of nuba is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The heart of nuba the heart of nuba official trailer. The heart of nuba, a new documentary from director kenneth carlson and. Tom catenas lifesaving mission in the nuba mountains of sudan.
Tom catena theres also a great film about his work called heart of nuba. Movie detail page village east cinema heart of nuba. The heart of nuba in the mountains of southern sudan, a million nuban tribespeople hunted by a war criminal have just one doctor to heal them. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and. With cornelio catena, gene catena, nancy catena, paul catena. Tom catena does his best to save lives in the midst of carnage and terror, treating as many as 400 patients a day at mother of mercy hospital, nestled in the heart of the nuba mountains. Recently, she highlighted the film the heart of nuba, now showing at proctors. Documentary the heart of nuba 2017 arpa iff by arpa international film festival september 10, 2017 2017 arpa iff, documentary films 2017, festival news, nominated films 2017 no comments. Join blue rock at the movies for the heart of nuba. The heart of nuba, a new documentary from director kenneth carlson and executive producer maria shriver. The heart of nuba, director kenneth carlson film school. Heart of nuba film screening and panel jewishboston. Filmmaker kenneth carlson on meeting heart of nuba. The heart of nuba february 16, 2018 in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people.
Reviewed in the united states on september 1, 2018. Filmmaker kenneth carlson on meeting heart of nuba villain audio and transcript comments. Cmmb invites you to the heart of nuba exclusive premiere, on march 26th, 2018. This documentary enforced our desire to make our feature film even better. Welcome to the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, where american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar albashir. A lovely and beautiful film of a gifted beautiful kind man and the same love and warmth given back to him and others from those people. Welcome to the nuba mountains of sudan, an area of the world so void of humanitarian and media attention that years of war go ignored, and cries for help go largely unheard. Thomas catena, a man who has devoted his life to helping the people of the nuba mountains region of wartorn sudan.
Much more than just a localboymakesgood story, the heart of nuba takes a hard but heartfelt look at an unfathomable government campaign targeting defenseless civilians, and the small group of brave, loving people who. Carlsons documentary the heart of nuba profiles tom catena, the only doctor serving one million people living in the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan. Financial analysis of the heart of nuba 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. New films of interest to catholic readers national catholic.
The heart of nuba 2018 stream and watch online moviefone. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the heart of nuba near you. Dont miss the exclusive premiere of the heart of nuba cmmb. Support human rights day and genocide prevention day by sharing this video. In the piercingly straightforward documentary the heart of nuba we meet the only surgeon within 200 miles, dr. Catena and the staff at mother of mercy hospital in sudan. This film the love of nuba will only help you to do that. Pixars soul, disneys jungle cruise, marvels black widow and more. Following the screening, the films director and producer will be available for questions and discussion. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people. The heart of nuba awarded at cinema for peace in berlin.
Thomas tom catena is an american physician who has been practising in gidel in the nuba. The raw documentary nature of this film highlights the fearlessness and patience of dr. Tom cantena, an internationally recognized humanitarian and longtime volunteer of cmmb. A surgeon performs miracles in sudan in the heart of nuba photo tom catena, second from left, in the documentary the heart of nuba. The film opens with pastoral scenes from the impoverished nuba mountains with overlays telling you there are a million. As the region is bombed relentlessly by indicted war criminal omar albashir, two things remain constant. The heart of nuba arpa international film festival. The heart of nuba is a documentary telling catenas remarkable personal story, at the same time as providing an insight into the challenging conditions in a part of the world that rarely makes the headlines. She brings sunshine to the paper with great writing and important matters for its readers. It will be released in new york with more to follow. They were joined by ken carlson, the director and producer of the explosive documentary, the heart of nuba, that sheds light on the atrocities of war in this region and the remarkable work of dr.
Nuba reports nuba reports is produced by a network of. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, while the region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, omar albashir. The heart of nuba tom lantos human rights commission. Isha sesay of cnn news recently sat down to talk to longtime cmmb volunteer, dr. Tom catena does his best to save lives i n the midst of carnage and terror, treating as many as 400 patients a day at mother of mercy hospital, nestled in. Documentary film about american doctor tom catena, who courageously serves the. The region is the latest target of aerial bombardment by the sudanese government.
Tom catena serves the needs of a forgotten people, as they. Apr 06, 2018 the raw documentary nature of this film highlights the fearlessness and patience of dr. This awardwinning film documents the atrocities of war in sudan and highlights the remarkable life of dr. Feb 16, 2018 as the region is bombed relentlessly by indicted war criminal omar albashir, two things remain constant. Upon being shown the heart of nuba, albashir ordered a ceasefire that has now lasted months. Toms faith and his enduring love for the nuba people. The heart of nuba trailer 2018 trailer for the documentary the heart of nuba. The documentary film, the heart of nuba, tells the story of the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan and dr.
Nuba reports is produced by a network of journalists from the nuba mountains. The heart of nuba, director kenneth carlson posted on april 21, 2018 by admin in the piercingly straightforward documentary the heart of nuba we meet the only surgeon within 200 miles, dr. Welcome to the wartorn heart of the nuba mountains of sudan, an area of the world so void of humanitarian and media attention that years of war go ignored, and cries for help go largely unheard, where an american doctor, tom catena, selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people, as the region is bombed relentlessly by the government of president omar. Take time to see the heart of nuba the daily gazette. Catena was appointed chair of the aurora humanitarian initiative. The heart of nuba is remarkable, to me, for carlsons ability to show how a catholic.
Tom catena needs you to see his people the people of the nuba mountains in sudan. The screening and panel discussion will be open to members of congress, congressional staff, the interested public and the media. The khartoum regime has systematically denied access to journalists, humanitarian aid groups or human rights investigators. The heart of nuba, a new documentary from director kenneth carlson and executive producer maria shriver, brings you to the nuba mountains to meet a man and a people you will not soon forget.
Apr 03, 2018 although catena diligently documents the bombings and injuries with film and medical records, even his bonedeep optimism begins to take a hit as he rages about an international community that allows albashir to wage war on civilians with impunity and even block ngos from delivering vaccines to the nuba. The film has heart and humor and shines a light on a phenomenon created by the hook up culture, texting and social media. But theres a great deal of joy and content, meaning to their lives, which the film heart of nuba, captures. The film festival is produced under the umbrella of the aurora foundation. Tom catena serves the needs of a forgotten people, as they the heart of nuba trailer on vimeo join. In the wartorn nuba mountains of sudan, american doctor tom catena selflessly and courageously serves the.
The heart of nuba screened at the 2019 impact humanity television and film festival in yerevan, armenia in october. Tom and a small sudanese staff treat as many as 400 patients a day at mother of mercy hospital, located in the heart of the nuba mountains. Join blue rock at the movies for the heart of nuba blue. The film will be showcasing the amazing work of dr. Catena treats hundreds of patients each day, many of whom have been injured by bombing undertaken by. New films of interest to catholic readers national. So we come to really care a great deal about these people, and we see their. Sure, an uplifting film like the heart of nuba plays like hagiography, but youre hardpressed to find complaints about this saintly, sometimes profane surgeon and. A version of this article appears in print on april 6, 2018, section c. Jun 11, 2018 june 11, 2018 by blrck fundraiser 0 comments join blue rock at the movies for the heart of nuba join blue rock construction at the newtown theatre on monday, june 25, for the screening of the heart of nuba, an inspiring documentary that tells the story of dr.
The sedona international film festival is proud present a onenight only special premiere of the awardwinning new documentary the heart of nuba on thursday, june 14 at 4 and 7. A very special screenings of the heart of nuba, october 20, 2018, at the washington. There is nothing in this world that is better than giving of one self. This isnt the best theater average for a film released in 2018, but it is in the top five. The heart of nuba is remarkable, to me, for carlsons ability to show how a catholic layman lives his faith in a world of conflict with almost no humanitarian aid and is able to support his teams. On march 26th, 2018 at the village east theatre, cmmb will be hosting the premiere of the heart of nuba film, showcasing the incredible work of dr. Carlsons new documentary the heart of nuba profiles american doctor tom catena, the only surgeon at the only hospital within 200 miles of the nuba mountains. If there is only one film you see this year, make it the heart of nuba.
Unless you want to interview albashir for your film. American doctor tom catena treats patients in the nuba mountains of wartorn sudan. Our lead reporters have been filming since the conflict began, and each manages their own team of reporters. The region is the latest target of aerial bombardment by the sudanese government, ordered by omar albashir, a dictator wanted by the international criminal court for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Follow us as the heart of nuba reaches new audiences and touches more hearts.