Rising Sons

Friday, August 25 - Thursday, August 31, 2017

RISING SONS is a short documentary film about a radical and unique approach to end the rampant raping of women in The Democratic Republic of the Congo: by healing the wounds and beliefs of men. This intimate film provides an opportunity to witness the evolution of the masculine and address the root causes of a universal cycle of violence.

  • Rating NR
  • Running Time 30 minutes
  • Director Erin Heidenreich

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