Let's fight a system of abuse,
Let's change lives.
A young girl wakes up. It's midday and she’s missed school, but this is not a one off. This girl lives by the BR116 highway. Every night, she stands by the highway, waiting for lorry drivers to stop and give her a few coins to prostitute herself to them. She’s 11 years old and for her, this is life. Growing up abused from a young age by family members has made her numb to what’s happening. She sells her body to give her mother money for food or drugs or even sometimes a new top that she can feel special in.
Sadly, this story is all too common for communities living along the 4385 kilometre highway that stretches through Brazil. Tell My Story explores what life is like for these girls. It records them getting ready over 5 weeks to perform a theatre piece that will be shown to their community. The stories they tell to the crew are written down and taken on by representatives, allowing the girls to be heard but remain anonymous.
WORKING FOR CHANGE
To make sure our work is effective, powerful but also authentic we are working with a charity which works with the community we're in. MeninaDança work tirelessly with the vulnerable girls, particularly through teaching them dance.
OUR GOALS
This film was created because of a desire for change. I want to change the world, so I've with my country. We want to make life better for people, and this time we're focusing on young women who seem too have been abandoned by the world. These photos are of people in the communities we're working with that have a story and know first hand the need for things to be different.
To make it simple we have three main aims..
ABOUT US
Our team is still growing, but we're really pleased with everyone who is already on board. They are all committed, passionate and experienced, and have everything it takes to make this film powerful and incredible!
Joseph Ferreira Campos
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Director and Producer
Rogerio Muneron
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Brazilian CO-Producer
Milo Cosemans
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Cinematographer
OUR CV
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GET IN TOUCH
We're extremely passionate about this project, and about the people we're working with. If you too care about this situation send us a message, whether it be encouragment, a business enquiry or questions we'd love to hear from you.
ADDRESS
881 High Road,
E11 1HR
London
PHONE / EMAIL
Number: +44 7486 858311
tellmystory@raizstories.co.uk
To protect other young people who are at risk but don’t know it, teaching them what abuse is and how to deal with it.
Tell the story beautifully, creatively and in a manner which is powerful and bold. We want to see social change.
To empower young women who have been abused and get their story heard while keeping them safe.
