Drinking from the Well
Originally released in 2012. Drinking from the Well is a documentary film. directed by Skinner Myers. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The real lives of Ugandan youth struggling to create a positive future in an environment that tests every ability to survive. Nabulagala, the Kampala slum where they live, is populated with broken lives, crumbling homes, and bleak prospects. The sun’s heat suppresses emotion. Dust from the red clay cakes every surface. Malaria-carrying mosquitoes jab at unprotected skin. Homemade alcohol, glue, and other drugs, substances that offer a brief reprieve from the misery, have turned people into empty shells that occupy the shadows of this slum. Day in and day out, the next generation of Ugandans must surmount these obstacles in order to begin thinking, dreaming and hoping about the future.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drinking from the Well about?
The real lives of Ugandan youth struggling to create a positive future in an environment that tests every ability to survive. Nabulagala, the Kampala slum where they live, is populated with broken ...
Who directed Drinking from the Well?
Drinking from the Well was directed by Skinner Myers.
How long is Drinking from the Well?
Drinking from the Well has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Drinking from the Well released?
Drinking from the Well was released on June 5, 2012 in theaters.