Butterfly Films Butterfly Films is an independent filmmaking company that specializes in promotional storytelling through film. We believe that the most powerful way for any organization to engage with the world is by telling their story through the powerful medium of film. We tell people's stories in a simple yet emotive way, inspiring curiosity and a desire to learn more...
Young In Prison
Meet Nana, she is a bright, beautiful, intelligent young woman who works hard to support her two young children and she has serious aspirations to become a journalist.
Surprisingly, only a few years ago she was in and out of prison, she was a gang member, a drug addict and a school drop-out.
What changed? She met an organization called Young in Prison that turned her entire life around, putt ing her on a positive path in life.
The mission of Young In Prison is to ensure that even within a harsh prison environment, our children are given the opportunity to become creative, responsible, productive citizens of our country.
Nana’s story is just one of many shining examples of how Young in Prison is dramatically transforming young lives and securing a peaceful future for all in South Africa.
For more information, visit www.younginprison.org
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Butterfly Films is run by Anna Telford, a British filmmaker with over 8 years experience in the film industry who has worked alongside world-renowned British filmmakers such as Jonathan Glazer, Peter Cattaneo and Nick Broomfield. Her most recent project of note is the multi-award winning Docu-Drama Feature Film, 'Battle for Haditha.' She moved to South Africa in 2008 in order to set up Butterfly Films and greatly enjoys collaborations with other filmmakers.
2 Response to "Young In Prison"
Simon Carter November 24, 2010Amazing, great work !
Nikki Rixon January 15, 2011Beautiful work, a great inspiration and a very inspiring story.
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