I left this film feeling cracked open and inspired with a renewed sense of how important it is to gently hold and honor the struggle and complexity of my own experiences.  Only you can share your story, only I can share mine, but when we do so in a vulnerable […]

It made me think about my own roots.  It makes me think about going back to my mother country and connecting with my blood relatives.

A Lot Like You showed at the University where I teach last February. Today [Dec] I spoke with a student who, without provocation, indicated that this movie changed her life. That filmmaker showed me that you can touch on topics, through film, and make a real personal impact. You can […]

That women have so much power! We just need our chance.

The power of sharing one’s story Education = Empowerment Where does culture intersect with issues of abuse, violence against women, and silencing? Who can decide what is culturally appropriate? What was pre-colonial, pre-Christian Chagga society like; how much of the current social roles were imposed?