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1 online resource (49 minutes) |
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Current affairs in video |
Summary |
She introduced herself to the world with something she called her HIV prayer."Hello, HIV, you trespasser," Young and beautiful, Thembi emerged from the shantytowns of South Africa on a mission to take on HIV. She travelled the world, met Barack Obama and spoke to congress. During her short life Thembi lived strong and proud, she welcomed the world into her life with open arms, her words giving hope to millions; this heartrending doc takes you on her incredible journey |
Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed March 29, 2016) |
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Previously released as DVD |
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In English |
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Original language in English |
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3.8/4 Audience Score, Durban International Film Festival, 2011 |
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3rd place Best International Documentary, Encounters International Documentary Film Festival, 2010 |
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Official Selection, Amnesty International Film Festival, 2011 |
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Official Selection, New York African Film Festival, 2011 |
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Student Jury Award, One World International Human Rights Documentary Festival, 2011 |
Subject |
Ngubane, Thembisa, 1984-2009
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AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- South Africa -- Biography
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HIV-positive women -- South Africa -- Biography
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Form |
Streaming video
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Author |
Menell, Jo, director
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Mills, Richard, producer
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