KAMPALA
A Ugandan film on the 20 year-old war in northern Uganda has been nominated for the prestigious Oscar Awards. War Dance, a feature-length documentary filmed in Uganda, highlights the plight of the people caught in the conflict. The news of the nomination was announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The ceremony for the 80th Annual Academy awards will be held on February 24 in Hollywood, USA. Over the past year, War Dance, initiated by AMREF, tells the story of three children–– Dominic, Rose and Nancy from Patongo displacement camp. They are members of a school music group who get a chance to compete in Uganda’s national music festival.

Although each of them has a heart-breaking story to tell about the effects of the war, the documentary captures their magical and courageous journey to one of the most exciting events in their lives.

In a statement issued yesterday, AMREF said the film was funded by Shine Global, a non-governmental organisation, dedicated to ending abuse and exploitation of children through the production of media products.