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Hunger Ward

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In March 2018, the UN reported that 10 million Yemenis were one step away from famine and that hunger is threatening an entire generation. Borne out of a sense of urgency at the sustained civilian suffering caused by the human-caused famine in Yemen, we embedded with a team of doctors and nurses working at Therapeutic Feeding Centers (TFCs) treating those most at risk of starvation. Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two women 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. The film bears witness to the unfolding tragedy with a cinematic eye -- thus rendering horror watchable, and deepening empathy for our subjects and awareness of the significant civilian suffering resulting from the current conflict.
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Jared Mobarak The Film Stage 05/10/2021
B
Hunger Ward is a harrowing glimpse into the heartache and futility experienced when war expands beyond the battlefield to target defenseless innocents inside their homes. Go to Full Review Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) 05/07/2021
4/4
'Hunger Ward' is a compelling, disturbing documentary. Go to Full Review Shaun Munro Flickering Myth 04/25/2021
4/5
Almost unbearably gruelling at times - unaided by its lengthy runtime - Hunger Ward nevertheless brings vital attention to the daily struggles endured by Yemeni citizens. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 04/25/2021
5/5
[This] unvarnished vérité look at starving Yemeni children and the medics trying to save them best encapsulates the human experience of pain and resilience that all the [Oscar] nominees embody. Go to Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day 04/23/2021
3/4
The cinematography and production values are high, as is the human drama and compassion on display. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo 09/11/2022 Um documentário cruel sobre a desnutrição infantil miséria, de cortar o coração, cenas reais, com crianças subnutridas, inexplicável, absurdo, que nos faz questionar muito sobre o futuro da humanidade, terminei de assistir com minha afilhadinha, que ficou sensibilizada… Iêmen esta em guerra desde 2014, ONU classifica como pior situação humanitária do mundo gerando 233 mil mortes (10k só de crianças), guerra, seca, a pandemia e irregularidades nas importações de gás pela guerra na Ucrânia... See more 04/27/2021 Exploitative. Gives zero context into what's going on in Yemen and instead makes you watch children die on-screen to guilt you into giving it a good score. Donate instead of wasting your time here. See more Read all reviews
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Skye Fitzgerald

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Skye Fitzgerald

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Michael Scheuerman

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Jody Allen

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Matt Ippolito

Executive Producer

Ruth Johnston

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Synopsis In March 2018, the UN reported that 10 million Yemenis were one step away from famine and that hunger is threatening an entire generation. Borne out of a sense of urgency at the sustained civilian suffering caused by the human-caused famine in Yemen, we embedded with a team of doctors and nurses working at Therapeutic Feeding Centers (TFCs) treating those most at risk of starvation. Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two women 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. The film bears witness to the unfolding tragedy with a cinematic eye -- thus rendering horror watchable, and deepening empathy for our subjects and awareness of the significant civilian suffering resulting from the current conflict.
Director
Skye Fitzgerald
Producer
Skye Fitzgerald, Michael Scheuerman
Production Co
Vulcan Productions, Spin Film, RYOT Films
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2021
Runtime
40m