DALLAS-July 1, 2019- Director Debi Lang is proud to announce her latest documentary film, titled PATHBREAKERS, won the award for Best Documentary Short and received a nomination for the prestigious Founder’s Award at The African Film Festival Awards June 30th in Dallas, Texas. The festival honors African films and independent filmmakers who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity in filmmaking. This year's competion featured over 70 films from 35 countries.
PATHBREAKERS was filmed on location with the assistance of Caring For The World Films. The documentary profiles the monumental efforts of Dallas native, Sandra Washburn, a determined tech savvy woman who travels to Northern Uganda to fulfill a promise she made to village elders to help their disabled and visually impaired children. Little did she know how one simple gift to a small school would inspire a generation of young Ugandans to generate social change and create economic opportunities for this war-ravaged region. The film elegantly captures the students' personal stories as well as the genesis of Washburn’s non-profit Oysters & Pearls.
“The caliber of this year's films is exceptional and to be recognized as a relevant film for Africa by the African community is quite an honor,” said Lang.
This is the second award for PATHBREAKERS since the world premiere. Lang has been honored with over two-dozen international awards including Best Director and Humanitarian Award of Distinction for her films documenting humanitarian efforts around the world since 2007.
“The caliber of this year's films is exceptional and to be recognized as a relevant film for Africa by the African community is quite an honor,” said Lang.
This is the second award for PATHBREAKERS since the world premiere. Lang has been honored with over two-dozen international awards including Best Director and Humanitarian Award of Distinction for her films documenting humanitarian efforts around the world since 2007.
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