World Premiere
On Sunday June 8, 2014 the world premiere of the documentary film “Children of the Light” featuring 1984 Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu of South Africa will occur at the Monte Carlo Television Festival hosted by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
This film, the second in a Nobel Legacy series produced by the PeaceJam Foundation, features the life story of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the crucial role he played in bringing about the miracle in South Africa and is narrated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s daughter, Naomi Tutu.
Searing images from his own life, from the struggle against apartheid, and from the heart breaking yet inspiring truth and reconciliation process in South Africa will move across the screen, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu leads us on a journey back in time.
The film will then take viewers around the globe to see the work of five young activists and leaders who were inspired and formed by the example of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and who are now creating social change in their own communities – in Peru, in Burma, in East Timor, in India, and in South Africa.
The film ends with Archbishop Desmond Tutu sharing his reflections on what it takes to create social change in the modern world, based on the hard won wisdom of his own life – he will talk about the importance of courage, of community, of tenacity, of faith, and of patience, as we see images from the South African struggle, and other struggles for social justice and human rights around the world, run across the screen.
On June 9, Google Play will offer a world-wide release of PeaceJam's new film, "Children of the Light" as a Google Play Exclusive in 70 countries around the world as part of the International Launch of the PeaceJam Foundation’s One Billion Acts of Peace Campaign.
About the Series
The first film in this series, “Mayan Renaissance,” featuring 1992 Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchu Tum of Guatemala was released in May 2012. “Educating the Heart,” featuring 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate The Dalai Lama of Tibet, will premiere in June of 2016. In June of 2016, the Adolfo Perez Esquivel film, "River of Hope" will premiere.
One feature length documentary film will be added to this series every year. Each unique and powerful film will be featured on Google Play, in film festivals, on DVD and online. In addition, these films will be made a permanent part of the PeaceJam Foundation’s award-winning youth development curriculum that is implemented globally, inspiring youth to take action to address the most pressing issues of our time.
About PeaceJam
PeaceJam is an international global citizen's movement led by thirteen Nobel Peace Laureates mentoring youth to tackle humanity’s toughest issues. Its mission is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Laureates who pass on their spirit, skills and wisdom.
More than one million young people worldwide have participated in PeaceJam programming.
Hundreds of Youth Conferences have been held, connecting youth with Nobel Peace Laureates.
Nearly two million new service projects have been developed by PeaceJam youth activists.
PeaceJam has created thousands of new leadership and volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults in their local communities.
Evaluations have shown that youth who participate in PeaceJam programs show statistically significant gains in academic skills and knowledge as well as increased school and community engagement as a result of participating in PeaceJam programming.
Evaluations have shown that incidents of violence decrease in schools and community based organizations where PeaceJam programs are implemented
Formula:
PeaceJam’s award-winning programs are built on three pillars:
Inspiration: Thirteen Nobel Peace Laureates whose wisdom and experience are used to guide and inspire young leaders to create positive change.
Action: Projects aligned with high quality service-learning standards aiming solving real community-based problems.
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