Orphans of Ebola
Synopsis
Ben Steele’s ORPHANS OF EBOLA follows Abu, a 12-year-old boy from a Sierra Leone village, who loses eight members of his family and must restart his life elsewhere. Filmed over a period of four months, beginning just after the height of the epidemic in Dec. 2014 through the reopening of the country’s schools in April 2015, Abu’s story illustrates the incredible bravery of the thousands of children who have been orphaned by Ebola as they reconcile with the past and forge new lives.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Steele
- Original Title
- Orphans of Ebola
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Steele
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Steele
Director
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What is Orphans of Ebola about?
Ben Steele’s ORPHANS OF EBOLA follows Abu, a 12-year-old boy from a Sierra Leone village, who loses eight members of his family and must restart his life elsewhere. Filmed over a period of four months, beginning just after the height of the epidemic in Dec. 2014 through the reopening of the country’s schools in April 2015, Abu’s story illustrates the incredible bravery of the thousands of children who have been orphaned by Ebola as they reconcile with the past and forge new lives.
Who directed Orphans of Ebola?
Orphans of Ebola was directed by Ben Steele.
Who stars in Orphans of Ebola?
The principal cast of Orphans of Ebola includes Not specified.
When was Orphans of Ebola released and how long is it?
Orphans of Ebola was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 41m.