Hear Us - Women Affected by Political Violence in Zimbabwe Speak Out
General Information
- Language
- Shona, Ndebele (Zimbabwe).
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United States : RAU ; Witness, 2009.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (16 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003660
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- In 2008, political violence erupted throughout Zimbabwe as a result of the contested national elections. Zimbabwean women of all ages, targeted for their political affiliations, were abducted from their workplaces and homes, raped, tortured, and beaten in secret torture centers. It is estimated that from May to July, state-sanctioned groups raped over 2,000 women and girls. Women in Zimbabwe have historically been subjected to violence in response to involvement in elections or other political activities. Local authorities and national leaders have been unresponsive to local and international demands for an end to this violence. “Hear Us” features four of these women, who have come forward to demand justice from the Zimbabwean government and the Southern African Development Community.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2000 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2000 (HU_OSA_00003660.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |