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October 26, 2009 - Metuchen, NJ - Passion River Films will be releasing "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," an impassioned and uplifting film about Liberian women's successful fight to end their country's civil war. The film will be available on Netflix and in retail stores on November 10, 2009 launching off the producer Abigail E. Disney's "Peace Is Loud" campaign.
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" takes viewers deep into the heart of Liberia, a country divided by civil war. Using entirely non-violent methods, thousands of women of all ages cross religious boundaries to unite and force a resolution to the war plaguing their country. Bringing to center-stage these unsung heroes, the film has the power to move people to action. Bob Strauss, LA Daily News, says "The story of the women's groups-Christian and Muslim, uniting for the first time in the nation's history-is unbelievably inspiring."
The renowned women behind this film have long focused on illuminating women's struggles for social justice. Director Gini Reticker has a long history of working on award winning films focusing on the struggles and triumphs of women in developing nations, including the Emmy award winning "Ladies First," focusing on women's roles in Rwanda after the genocide.
Producer Abigail Disney is Founder and President of the Daphne Foundation which supports organizations in New York's low income communities, while Director of Photography Kirsten Johnson has worked on award winning films "Asylum" and "Ladies First."
Leymah Gbowee, the woman who takes the lead in the revolutionary action captured in this film, is the founder and executive director of Women in Peace Security Network - Africa. She has received the JFK Library's Profile in Courage Award and will be receiving the Gruber Prize for Women's Rights on October 30.
Those inspired by the film to take further action need only to visit www.praythedevilbacktohell.com to get involved or learn more about film and the history of this conflict.
WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY, Tribeca Film Festival
WINNER: SPECIAL JURY PRIZE NON-FICTION FILMMAKING, Traverse City Film
Festival
WINNER: RUDOLF VBRA AWARD, One World, International Human Rights Film
Festival, Prague
WINNER: SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD, Santa Barbara International Film Festival
WINNER: JURY AWARD FOR BEST FILM, Tri Continental Film Festival
WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY, St. Louis International Film Festival
WINNER: AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD, Jackson Hole Film Festival
WINNER: GOLDEN BUTTERFLY, Movies That Matter Film Festival
WINNER: BEST OF THE FEST, Womens Film Festival
WINNER: AWARD FOR JUSTICE, Cinema for Peace
WINNER: CRYSTAL HEART AWARD, Heartland
WINNER: WITNESS AWARD, Silverdocs
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL. Documentary. 72 Minutes. NTSC. Not Rated.
Directed by Gini Reticker and Produced by Abigail E. Disney
Passion River specializes in film marketing and DVD distribution for unique documentaries, foreign movies, independent films and special interest titles to retail stores and libraries nationwide. Their non-exclusive film distribution business model allows producers to self-distribute their films as a way to reach major retailers and a wide audience. They also book films and talent for public performances and speaking events on college campuses across the country.
For more information about their new films and events, as well as their film distribution seminars and movie marketing workshops, visit: www.passionriver.com
Contact: Mat Levy
Company: Passion River Films
Phone: 732-321-0711 x135
Address: 416 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Metuchen NJ, 08840
Email: Mat ( @ ) passionriver dot com
Website: www.Passionriver.com
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