Witness No Simple Way Home: From exile to vice president in South Sudan
After growing up in exile, filmmaker Akuol de Mabior returns home to South Sudan to follow her mother's journey into politics. Published on 20 October 2022. When peace in South Sudan hangs in the balance, a filmmaker returns home from exile with her mother and sister. Akuol de Mabior was 16 when her father was killed in a helicopter crash – just three weeks after his inauguration as Sudan’s first vice president in 2005. John Garang de Mabior is revered as the founding father of South Sudan. Now, Akuol’s mother, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, prepares to become one of the five vice presidents in the world’s youngest nation. Her mission is to safeguard her husband’s vision. Meanwhile, Akuol and her sister Nyankuir struggle with what it means to call South Sudan home. A film by Akuol de Mabior.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- No Simple Way Home: From exile to vice president in South Sudan
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 20 October 2022
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- After growing up in exile, filmmaker Akuol de Mabior returns home to South Sudan to follow her mother's journey into politics. Published on 20 October 2022. When peace in South Sudan hangs in the balance, a filmmaker returns home from exile with her mother and sister. Akuol de Mabior was 16 when her father was killed in a helicopter crash – just three weeks after his inauguration as Sudan’s first vice president in 2005. John Garang de Mabior is revered as the founding father of South Sudan. Now, Akuol’s mother, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior, prepares to become one of the five vice presidents in the world’s youngest nation. Her mission is to safeguard her husband’s vision. Meanwhile, Akuol and her sister Nyankuir struggle with what it means to call South Sudan home. A film by Akuol de Mabior.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Akuol de Mabior (Producer)
- LBx Africa (Production Unit)
- STEPS, South Africa (Production Unit)
- APO (Production Associate)
- Generation Africa (Production Associate)