Music by Prudence (2010)

Music by Prudence (2010) poster

Music by Prudence tells a self-empowering story of one young woman's struggle who, together with her band, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds and, in her own voice conveys to the world that disability does not mean inability. In addition to its sheer emotional punch, Music by Prudence has become the cornerstone of an advocacy campaign and has been embraced by the UN, Human Rights Watch and the disability community as an unprecedented portrayal advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Prudences poignant, inspiring and irreverent message of hope has received an amazing response from press and audiences all across North America, and has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short and several other awards as it continues drawing in more audiences.

Director: Roger Ross Williams
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
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Cast

Editing: Geeta Gandbhir
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America, Zimbabwe
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

africa, disability, short film

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Roger Ross Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Music by Prudence about?
Music by Prudence tells a self-empowering story of one young woman's struggle who, together with her band, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds and, in her own voice conveys to the world that disability does not mean inability. In addition to its sheer emotional punch, Music by Prudence has become the cornerstone of an advocacy campaign and has been embraced by the UN, Human Rights Watch and the disability community as an unprecedented portrayal advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities. Prudences poignant, inspiring and irreverent message of hope has received an amazing response from press and audiences all across North America, and has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short and several other awards as it continues drawing in more audiences.
Who directed Music by Prudence?
Music by Prudence was directed by Roger Ross Williams.
Who stars in Music by Prudence?
Music by Prudence stars Farai Mabhande, Prudence Mabhena, Energy Maburutse.
How long is Music by Prudence?
Music by Prudence has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is Music by Prudence?
Music by Prudence is a Documentary film.
Where was Music by Prudence produced?
Music by Prudence was produced in United States of America, Zimbabwe.