Start With Us
Documentary • 44m • 2011
Introducing a generation of young Africans determined to be the first free of AIDS.
Full cast and crew
Start With Us was the culminating artefact of a three-year project that entailed developing an accredited 12th grade youth program in Guelph, Ontario, which ended with a cultural exchange trip to Lesotho. This project was in collaboration with the Bracelet of Hope campaign led by Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, which was then aiming to raise $1 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS (and has since surpassed that goal).
Start With Us was my directorial debut. I co-directed with Jake Chirico and the film was produced by Prionnsias James Murphy.
Abid and Vanessa having a conversation while shooting her day with Tebelo