Dec 28, 2011
Motéma Music is proud to announce its collaboration with Media Voices for Children on a short film titled A Gift. Produced by Media Voices, the project is a new cultural music video set to music from jazz pianist Geri Allen's new Christmas album, A Child Is Born (released on Motéma, October 11). Now available for viewing on YouTube, the filmmakers and Allen present the film as a gift to the public during this holiday season. In return, the public is encouraged to make donations to Media Voices and/or Media Voice's project, Kenyan SchoolHouse (both non-profit initiatives). Donors who donate $100 or more will receive a gift of Allen's album.
Produced by
filmmakers Len and Georgia Morris, the film was inspired by
the children they encountered while visiting
Kenya this past September. As they traveled the
length and breadth of Kenya,
crisscrossing the country for three weeks, the Morris' handed out
650 lollipops to the children they met along the way.
"Having made documentaries about children's human rights for over a
decade, I could see the futures of these impoverished kids. We
wanted to touch and change each of their lives, to bring them the
food they lack, the educations they'll never have, health,
happiness and the security of childhood. Instead, we had to settle
for 'How are you?' a smile and a lollipop with a whistle,"
says Len.
These moments, along with Allen's music, form the heart of the
short video. The film and music 'honor' the beautiful spirits of
these children of Kenya, the valuable work of Media Voices for
Children and the sacred nature of Allen's music.
"I am moved and grateful to have my music used in this beautiful
film with these beautiful children," reflected Allen after viewing
the film for the first time.
Donate to Media Voices and/or Kenyan SchoolHouse (a Media Voices
initiative)
Donors who contribute $100 or more will receive a gift of A
Child is Born
For more information on Media Voices
for Children, visit: mediavoicesforchildren.org
For more infromation on Kenyan SchoolHouse, visit: kenyanschoolhouse.org