Into The Light

Synopsis:
INTO THE LIGHT tells the story of Tanzanian sociologist Mama Lyimo’s (LEE-MO) incredible journey to uncover why HIV/AIDS continues to spread in her country. When she befriends an AIDS orphan named Suzy, Lyimo’s grassroots journey becomes more personal than she could have ever imagined; and when Suzy decides to test her siblings for HIV, Lyimo must face her worst fears for the children she now calls family.

Status: Festivals & acquisitions
Awards & Recognition: Ousmane Sembane Award, Zanibar Film Festival; Official selection of International Documentary Festival Amsterdam and Pan African Film Festival Los Angeles
Website: www.IntoTheLightFilm.com
Cast: Wilhelmina Lyimo-Saria, Suzane Haji Semboja
Director: Peter Glenn
Producers: Peter Glenn, Tim Glenn, Joseph Szopa
Editor: Joseph Szopa
Music: Paul Hepker
Vocals: Ayub Ogada
Running Time: 72 minutes
Language: Swahili (with English subtitles) and English