Pushing the Elephant captures one of the most important stories of our age, in which genocidal violence is challenged by the moral fortitude and grace of one woman’s mission. Rose Mapendo was forced to leave her daughter behind when she fled the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now Rose works to unite her family as she fights for the future of her country.
Role: Camera/Director in Africa
I am specialised at making factual documentaries, particularly in Africa. As a freelance producer/director I have produced a multitude of engaging and challenging broadcast and non-broadcast programmes.
These have ranged from one-off films on subjects as diverse as FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) in Kenya (UNICEF), Genocide atrocities/refugee resettlement in Congo (Arts Engine/PBS) and Kenya's Kickboxing Grannies (Global Post) to series on 'Neglected Diseases' in Africa (United Nations) and 'Super Vets' (BBC) in the UK.
I have also worked on feature length films including 'Pushing the Elephant' and 'The Last Survivor', both of which have picked up awards in film festivals in the US and Europe.
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About Me
My name is Camilla Turner. I am specialised in making factual documentaries, particularly in Africa. As a freelance producer/director I have produced a multitude of engaging and challenging broadcast and non-broadcast programmes.
Kenya: (+254) 727 487 527
England: (+44) 7814 658 786
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