Imba Means Music: The African Children’s Choir Experience Through the Eyes of a Child

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Imba Means Sing: A Celebration of Hope Through the

African Children’s Choir

 

“‘Imba Means Sing” delivers a heartwarming song of hope for the future.” – LA Times

“Vibrant, uplifting documentary” – Common Sense Media

It’s pretty amazing what great things can happen if someone cares enough. Over thirty years ago, Irishman Ray Barnett traveled to Uganda and saw, with his own eyes, children displaced and left with nothing, many, orphaned, due to war and political unrest. Having come from a place where he understood what it was like to be orphaned, the experience pulled at his heartstrings.

After a bit of time, he got to know some of the children. One day, he gave a ride to a little boy, who’s home was destroyed, to take him somewhere safer. As they rode along, he learned that the boy loved to sing, and had a beautiful voice! Amidst all the sadness of reality, singing seemed to keep the child’s hopes up high, and that is when Barnett decided to give the children something that would help them continue to be positive, to give them hope for the future.

In 1984, he created the African Children’s Choir.  Through the ACC, Barnett and his team assists youths ages 7 through 10 by putting them through a program where they learn to sing professionally, then tour. The purpose of the tour is twofold: to gain awareness and expose the world of the conditions that the children of Africa must face, the need to support them, but also for the children to see that there is hope, the power to change their circumstances, and a positive future if they pursue their education and work hard. Since then, the ACC has gained unyielding support!

Recently, Barnett was honored by the internationally-acclaimed ACC, receiving their ChangeMakers Award for his longtime dedication and support of the choir.

Special guests and supporters, including actress Carla Gugino, and country-western superstar, Big Kenny, shared in the celebration of Barnett’s award, as well as the new documentary, Imba Means Music, in which audiences will see for themselves what it is like to be a part of the ACC.

 

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On December 4, 2015, Momentum Pictures is digitally releasing, on demand, the documentary where we will meet eight-year-old Moses, and his fellow choir members, Angel and Nina. Not only will viewers see how big of an impact the African Children’s Choir makes in the life of a child, but viewers will also realize the importance of music education and embracing music as a necessary part of the human spirit. Make sure to keep your eye out for this beautiful, moving documentary, Imba Means Sing.

 

View a clip of Nina’s experience: https://vimeo.com/144800696

 

Imba Means Sing – What is The African Children’s Choir? from eonefilmsUS on Vimeo.

Today, Imba Means Sing is available On Demand (December 4th)! The remarkably warm and humbling documentary film follows three young Africans who have been selected to participate in the Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir. Their journey will uplift and inspire audiences around the globe and 100% of the filmmaker profits go back to the choir. We wanted to share an educational discussion guide, additional clips and a 10% discount to the film through MGO to mark today’s release.

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