Hunger Ward (2020)

On the frontlines of famine in Yemen.

Hunger Ward (2020) poster

Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two female health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Alsadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives of hunger-stricken children within a population on the brink of famine.

Director: Skye Fitzgerald
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: William Campbell
Cinematography: Jeffrey Ball
Editing: Dan Sadowsky
Production: RYOT Films, Vulcan Productions, Spin Film, MTV Documentary Films, XTR
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunger Ward about?
Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two female health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Alsadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives of hunger-stricken children within a population on the brink of famine.
Who directed Hunger Ward?
Hunger Ward was directed by Skye Fitzgerald.
Who stars in Hunger Ward?
Hunger Ward stars Aida Alsadeeq, Omeima Essa Salem Abdullah, Mekkia Mahdi, Abeer Otham Thaneb.
How long is Hunger Ward?
Hunger Ward has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Hunger Ward?
Hunger Ward is a Documentary film.
Where was Hunger Ward produced?
Hunger Ward was produced in United States of America.