The Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors recently produced a film for a sponsored project, the D5 Coalition, which premiered November 17th, 2011. “I am a Philanthropist: Diverse Voices of Giving,” tells the stories of several diverse donors and what inspires their creative and effective philanthropy.
Deborah Santana’s interview is included in the film.
“Deborah Santana has blessed us with a precious jewel of a book…She is the whole note, played half or quartered, in the romantic themed soundtrack of her life’s movie…This book has touched my soul…”
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Actress
“I couldn’t put this book down. Beautifully written, full of fine detail, it breaks illusions about gurus, rock stars, and stereotypes about race. This is a dynamic memoir of an extraordinary woman’s life.”
Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones and The Great Failure
Our documentary film, Girls of Daraja, was awarded a JURY PRIZE at the 2010 Lights. Camera. Help. Film Festival in Austin, Texas on August 1st.
Not only is this a great honor for everyone involved in making the film, but The Daraja Academy will receive a financial gift from festival patrons as part of this prize.
A film by Barbara Rick
Click here to view the Girls of Daraja
This documentary chronicles a memorable seven-day trip by members of Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) through Cape Town, Johannesburg, and KwaZulu-Natal. It is a trek of stark contrasts: magnificent natural beauty, devastating living conditions, and the privilege and price of celebrity. The film features encounters with former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and other heroes in the fight against apartheid, AIDS and poverty.
A film by Barbara Rick
Narrator & Executive Producer Deborah Santana
