On behalf of EchoChamber we would like to invite you to a very special private screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary MUSIC BY PRUDENCE (2010, Best Short Subject Documentary), this Sunday, April 18th, 7PM at the SoHo House in New York City. A panel discussion with the filmmakers and advocates for the Music By Prudence Foundation will follow. Sunday is Zimbabwe Independence Day, and how better to celebrate than to join us for this truly remarkable film. Seating is extremely limited, so please RSVP (rsvp@startanecho.org) as soon as possible so that we may reserve your seats.
MUSIC BY PRUDENCE, directed by Roger Ross Williams, tells the uplifting story of a 21-year-old Zimbabwean singer-songwriter Prudence Mabhena, who was born severely disabled and has struggled to overcome poverty and discrimination. Abandoned by her parents but sustained by the devotion of her aging grandmother, Prudence was sent to live at the King George VI School and Center for Children with Physical Disabilities (KG6) in Bulawayo. At KG6, Prudence found her voice--so resonant and beautiful, her fellow students insisted they form a band with her as the lead singer--and Liyana ("It's Raining") was born. All eight members of Liyana are physically disabled.
EchoChamber is asking for a $20 suggested donation for the Music By Prudence Foundation, to spread Prudence Mabhena's message and music around the world.
We hope to see you on Sunday!
Sincerely,
Smriti Mundhra
Shruti Rya Ganguly
Co-Founders, EchoChamber
www.startanecho.org
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