Awards
'We are Together' has been pleasing juries and audiences worldwide, picking up numerous awards at many prestigious film festivals.
These include:
WINNER - Audience Award - EDINBURGH Intl. Film Festival
WINNER - Audience Award - TRIBECA Film Festival, New York
WINNER - Special Jury Prize - TRIBECA Film Festival, New York
WINNER - Audience Award – AMSTERDAM Intl. Documentary Film Festival
WINNER - First Appearance - AMSTERDAM Intl. Documentary Film Festival
WINNER - Audience Award - AMNESTY Intl. Film Festival
WINNER - Special Jury prize - AMNESTY Intl. Film Festival
WINNER - Special Jury Prize - ONE WORLD Intl. Film Festival
"The winning film was unanimously chosen for its strong and emotional story, compassion for its subjects, and unforgettable statement about the power of music to overcome adversity. The jury unanimously gives the First Appearance Award to We Are Together (Thina Simunye)"
Amsterdam Intl. Documentary Film Festival
"The jury especially appreciated the portrayal of the solidarity, hope and persistence. The film sensitively draws attention to the great need of love and support, education and awareness, and reminds us that if “we are together” the value is valid for centuries on all continents which will help us drag ourselves out of desperate poverty."
One World International Human Rights Film Festival