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7.4/10   59 votes
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Director:

Mary Olive Smith

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Genre:

Documentary more

Tagline:

Giving birth should not be a death sentence. In the heart of Ethiopia five women fight to reclaim their lives.

Plot:

"A Walk to Beautiful" tells the story of five women in Ethiopia suffering from devastating childbirth injuries... more | full synopsis

Awards:

6 wins more

User Comments:

Breathtakingly beautiful more (1 total)


Additional Details

Runtime:

85 min

Country:

USA

Language:

Amharic | English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Ethiopia


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7 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
Breathtakingly beautiful, 12 February 2008
10/10
Author: sleeny from NY, NY

This movie is sure to make everyone in the audience feel like their worst day could never compare to the lives of these 5 Ethiopian women who are the modern day lepers. Cast off by their families and villages, they live in exile, unable to make a living or socialize.

Without spoiling the end, I was beyond moved by their stories. I feel that I've been changed forever by getting to know these 5 women, and feel privileged to have been allowed to share their stories with us.

While their stories of transformation are dramatic, the filmmakers have managed to show the brutal reality of these women's lives without being heavy handed. In fact, there is a level of subtlety in how they address the political and socioeconomic factors that contribute to their plight. This is the anti-docutorial.

Words cannot describe how amazing the cinematography and soundtrack are. The scenic shots are sweeping yet not overblown. The score hits all the right notes without tugging at the audience in a manipulative fashion.

Bottom line: This is a must see for anyone who lives near the Quad in NYC.

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