Unsung Heroes is a revelatory documentary from producer
and international children's advocate Alethea Gold, revealing the behind the
scenes story of her collaboration with acclaimed photographer Luca Zordan as
they travel across Africa to shoot their photographic book Children Of South
Africa, their second in a charity series.
Premiering as a special fund raising screening at the
Cockatoo Island Film Festival on Thursday 25th October, Unsung Heroes will be
introduced by Alex Dimitriades, welcoming Her Excellency Ms Koleka Mqulwana,
High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa. Other guests attending this
unique event include Heidi Middelton and Sara-Jane Clarke, Camilla
Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, George Gregan, Glenn Shorrock, Camilla Franks,
Terry Biviano &Anthony Minichello,
Annalise Braakensiek, Fernando Frisoni, Leo Sayor, Deborah Thomas
and Alexandra Smart (Ginger and Smart).
Exclusive drinks and nibbles at the Biloela Heritage House within the festival
precinct will follow the screening.
This inspiring film, rather than offering up a story
about grinding poverty, instead reveals a nation of children eager for
opportunity, and the unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to give them
shelter, care and support.
The book Children Of South Africa was launched in
conjunction with the
2011 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, raising funds for
the charity AFRIKA TIKKUN, which looks after 25,000 extremely underprivileged
and vulnerable children in 6 townships across South Africa. Nelson Mandela is
the Chief Patron of this charity, and has commented, "The work this
charity is doing is a miracle".
As part of their experience photographing this book, Gold
and Zordan met Cynthia Tobias, a woman devoted to feeding and nurturing 28
vulnerable children, who now, due to the recent passing of her husband, relies
on a single pension to ensure the survival of these children. Part of their
ambition behind the screening of this film, is to raise money for this
extraordinary woman and her extra special cause.
100% of the proceeds from this wonderful event will be
donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in partnership with Global Development Group to
provide sports coaches for the 25,000 children under their care, as well as
Cynthia Tobias, a very special unsung hero.
Guests will also be able to attend the 'Precinct
Nightclub' on Cockatoo Island as part of their ticket, if they wish to stay and
savour the festival atmosphere after this event. Otherwise a dedicated VIP
Ferry will transport all Unsung Heroes guests to and from the island.
Details
Thursday 25th October 2012
6.00pm VIP Ferry departs Rose Bay Wharf; 6.15pm depart
Opera House; 6.30pm arrives Cockatoo Island 6.45pm Screening in Blacksmith
Cinema 7.45pm Drinks at Biloela Heritage House 9.30pm VIP Ferry returning to Rose
Bay Wharf, arriving 10.00pm
Tickets $110 (including ferry)
100% of proceeds to be donated to AFRIKA TIKKUN in
partnership with Global Development Group and Cynthia Tobias, an unsung hero.
To purchase tickets visit http://cockatooislandfilmfestival.com
