From the filmmaker behind TEZA and SANKOFA.
From the filmmaker behind TEZA and SANKOFA.
Set in the 1960s YETUT LIJ ፨ የጡት ልጅ ("Child of the Breast") is a film about the struggle for love and freedom, in the face of local and global forces. Aynalem, a peasant girl, from the Ethiopian countryside, gets adopted by a wealthy judge’s family.
Throughout his career, Haile Gerima has used his work as a critical lens for personal growth and creative development. His concern for people of African descent is evident, especially, where the representation of their image is concerned. His belief is that independent cinematic expression should counter the superficial and stereotype-laden films of Hollywood and, instead, engage socially relevant issues. Toward this end, many of Gerima’s films have been produced with grassroots, community support and/or financing from arts institutions, outside of the U.S.
On June 1st, Haile Gerima, the independent filmmaker, behind such critically-acclaimed and award-winning films as TEZA, SANKOFA, BUSH MAMA & HARVEST 3000 YEARS is launching his first crowd-sourced fundraising campaign on Indiegogo to finance the production of a new dramatic feature, YETUT LIJ.
9 ways you can make a difference. Contact us for further detail.
Make a tax-deductible donation
on our Indiegogo page
to be launched June 01, 2015.
We cannot raise $1 million alone.
Tap into your network and
promote the campaign in your city.
Share our promo images and videos.
Follow @YetutLijMovie on Twitter
and Instagram.
Copy and customize our emails.
Spread the word to 5-10 friends,
neighbors and colleagues.
Record a short video (1min. max.)
explaining why you support Haile.
Use hashtag #ChildOf creatively in video.
Organize happy hours and community
events. Host us at your establishment,
church, school, or satellite event.
Show Haile’s work to you community for
the price of 50 of your friends chipping in
$20 each! Don’t forget to bring the popcorn!
Reach out to your press and media
affiliates. Spread awareness about Haile’s
work and the Yetut Lij campaign.
Become a #Childof Challenge Ambassador.
We will ask for matching donations for
every $1k, $5k or $10k that you pledge.