- Directed and written by Amanda Sans Pantling
- Production Company Nice Time Productions
- Year 2015
Tell the children the truth is an educational documentary that intends to provoke a broad discussion of ‘What it Means to be a Parent’ in the jamaican society. Historic and present day social issues associated with parenting in Jamaica including – teenage pregnancy, father absence, women’s choices, abandonment, abuse, and money, are explored through urban and rural stories. Professional and personal opinions from academics, artists, social organizations, peers and role models, urge the audience to give priority attention to parenting.
Awards
- Award of Merit of Awareness, Awareness Film Festival.
- Jury Prize Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival.
Official selection
- Miami Independent Film Festival
- Cayman Film Festival
- Dirección y guión Amanda Sans Pantling
- Productora Nice Time Productions
- Año 2015
Tell the children the truth es un documental educativo realizado para la sociedad jamaica y caribeña que tiene la intención de provocar un debate sobre ‘¿Qué significa ser padre?’. La pieza explora factores sociales e históricos como el embarazo adolescente, la ausencia de la figura paterna, las opciones de las mujeres, el abandono, el abuso, la falta de recursos y de educación, a través de historias humanas urbanas y rurales. Opiniones de profesionales como académicos, artistas, organizaciones sociales, terapeutas etc instan al público a prestar una atención prioritaria a la responsabilidad de ser padres.
Premios
- Award of Merit of Awareness, Awareness Film Festival 2015.
- Premio del Jurado Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival
Selección Oficial
- Miami Independent Film Festival
- Cayman Film Festival