Press & Reviews
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“Riveting, heartbreaking and heroic”
EXTRA TV
“Outstanding, beautifully made, powerful and heartbreaking film”
People Magazine
”What’s striking about David’s film is that her female subjects aren’t afraid of showing emotion and vulnerability”
Huffington Post
”Beautiful and hopeful”
Parade Magazine
”Inspiring”
Alicia Silverstone
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The Wrap
Kerry David’s ‘Breaking Their Silence’ Doc Picked Up by Wondrium Streaming Service
David’s documentary about women on the front lines of the poaching war launches this summer on rebranded streamer. Keep Reading
PEOPLE MAGAZINE - MAY 8th, 2020!
Fierce Females on…
Front Lines of Africa's Poaching War Are Focus of Doc Breaking Their Silence…. Keep Reading
The Today Show
NBC’s Natalie Morales talks to filmmaker Kerry David and others featured in “Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War.” The documentary spotlights women fighting to save the world’s most endangered animals …..Keep Reading
CNN with Director
and Producer, Kerry David, on the poaching crisis. Click Here to Watch on YouTube
Parade Magazine
Parade Magazine - New Film Shines Light on Courageous Women Fighting Wildlife Poaching and Here's How You Can Help.. Keep Reading
By Debra Wallace 06/14/19
Huffington Post
Huffington Post - These Women Risk Their Lives To Save Rhinos And Elephants From Poachers
This article is now Internationally available via Yahoo News in UK, AU, NZ, and SG!
EXTRA TV
Women Fight Back Against Poaching in Riveting Doc ‘Breaking Their Silence’ Riveting, heartbreaking and heroic film. Keep Reading…
The Kind Life
Alicia Silverstone’s Blog about Breaking Their Silence!
Read Alica Silverstone’s THE KIND LIFE blog post about BTS!
The Argonaut
Protectors of the Wild
PLAYA VISTA FILMMAKER KERRY DAVID FINDS A NEW WEAPON IN THE WAR AGAINST POACHING: WOMEN…
KTLA
The Mommies Review
by Glenda C. Tags:
I was given the opportunity to watch the award-winning documentary feature, Breaking Their Silence, Read on
KGET
By Rick Bentley:
Wondrium rebrands and launches with award-winning Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War Keep Reading
Streaming Now on
Wondrium: Breaking Their Silence
Award-winning filmmaker Kerry David treks around the globe and introduces us to the courageous women who are living and fighting on the frontline of the poaching war.
AUDIENCES RESPOND TO BREAKING THEIR SILENCE:
“Captivating documentaries are not easy to pull off. Going into this my expectations where comparable to that of internet memes compiled together, “one-offing” facts with hopes it’d make a difference. I was completely unprepared.
90 minutes later my attention is released from the screen for the first time as I usher a dampened applause from my hands covered in tear soaked sleeves.
A story this raw should not be ignored.
The bravery of these women shows just how significant the feminine perspective is to winning this war.
The bare look into their everyday lives shows just how bad this problem has become.
And the information I learned while watching this reveals what an article can never teach you.
This is one of the most powerful films I’ve ever seen and my empathy has grown because of it.
Thank you for breaking your silence. You are the angels this world needs.”
— JOE NEAGLE
I had the good fortune of viewing your documentary at the Vail Film Festival last month….. I was so incredibly blown away by the piece and all the blood, sweat, and tears that clearly went into creating such a crucial piece of storytelling. At screening's end, I found myself equal parts upset, angry, yet most importantly... hopeful.
Naturally, I was shocked, disturbed, and saddened by the facts, but what really struck me were the human stories you managed to mine and display, in such an authentic and moving manner.
Again, many many thanks for creating something that has continued to cling to me to this very day. To me... it just doesn't get better than that.
— SPENCER SQUIRE, Filmmaker, Los Angeles
THE NEW JERSEY STAGE INTERVIEW OCTOBER
Breaking Their Silence Wins the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the New Haven Documentary Film Festival.
06/09/19
Supergivers with Jesse Johnson Podcast Interview
05/31/19
Listen to Jesse Johnson and Kerry David discuss Breaking Their Silence on his Supergivers Podcast.
New Haven Documentary Film Festival Movie Review
Read the rave review of Breaking Their Silence in the New Haven Independent.
Breaking Their Silence wins “Spirit of Activism Award” at the San Francisco Documentary Film Festival
Read about the lineup - including Breaking Their Silence - at the San Francisco Documentary Film Festival.
Director Kerry David on BBC Newsday
Listen to the live interview on Kerry’s documentary as it was aired on the first edition of BBC Newsday.
Kerry David Interview on BBC Newsday
Kerry David Director/Producer/Writer
Director Kerry David on Late Edition of BBC Newsday
Listen to a pre-recorded interview with Kerry about Breaking Their Silence. Aired on the late edition of BBC Newsday.
Kerry David Interview on Late Edition BBC Newsday
Kerry David Director/Producer/Writer
"Supergivers" Podcast with Kerry David - Podcast by Jesse Johnson
SF Gate
Click below to read article in SF Gate about Breaking Their Silence world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Stu News Newport
05/03/19
Click below to read article in the Stu News Newport about Breaking Their Silence world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
MORE AUDIENCE RESPONSE….
“Beautifully crafted and full of raw emotion & such a powerful message....nobody could see it and not be moved by it. You allowed these strong, brave women to tell their stories and how intelligent, passionate and eloquent they were. A masterpiece” Gillian Hatherly, Australia
“I can’t tell you how much I was moved by “Breaking Their Silence”. You really captured the souls of these incredibly brave women fighting poaching in Africa…. I hope to see a broad release of the film, I want my husband and many others to see it”. Cathy Goldberg, Los Angeles
“Brilliant and heartwarming” - Karen Finkle, Los Angeles
“This is one of the most important films of the decade” Kaye Germano, Laguna Beach, CA.
“A fantastic, wonderful, powerful, moving, incredibly honest amazing film. This film must be seen by everyone!”
“What a beautifully powerful and necessary film”. Robert Meyer Burnett, Los Angeles
“You just have to see this film! We couldn’t even speak afterwards. We haven’t had an emotional release like this in a long time. As a storyteller, it was so well done. The storyline never lost focus….. so powerful.” Michelle Salater. San Miguel
“Beautiful stories, incredibly shot and wonderfully edited. This fresh and impactful perspective on the poaching crisis left me with no choice but to take action.” James Chippendale (P.G.A.), San Miguel
“Such an intensely powerful and loving film about incredibly powerful women making a huge difference in the world. Intensely moving, touching and inspiring” - Jamie Pesanti, San Miguel
“This content is pure gold” - Joe Neagle, San Miguel
“Thank you so much for this beautiful movie. It touched my heart deeply. I am feeling fierce and inspired” Valerie Fortin, San Miguel
“Wow, incredible, what a powerful film. Not a dry eye in the house.” - Lisa Attridge, London
“One of the most essential stories told of the dire state of wildlife conservation, our duty as guests on this planet to act and the incredible courage of women who inspire us toward change.” - Christine Martin, San Miguel
“Hands down, this is the most compelling film I've ever seen. It broke my heart. Made me cry. Opened my eyes. Yet, out of a deep sadness came an inspiration to do more to take care of nature and this earth. The film challenges the viewer to consider: If not me, then whom? I might not be on the front lines of the human-animal conflict, but I can stand alongside these brave women and make a difference through my everyday actions. I can help educate others, advocate, volunteer, donate...do my part to make this world a better, safer place.
I cannot stop talking about this film and the impact it's had on my life.
I applaud you and the women in the film for risking your lives to stop the violence and poaching in this world.
I've known about the crisis for sometime--having spent a great deal of time in Eastern and Southern Africa in the past--but the way you present the human-animal conflict through the stories of the women on the front lines really opened my eyes to the severity of the situation.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I'm praying this film gets distributed far and wide. And that it helps bring an end to the slaughter.
I'm praying for the women in the movie. Praying for their continued strength as they do what needs to be done.” - Michelle Saladar, San Miguel
WE ARE AT 17 WINS AND POSSIBLY OUR PROUDEST NEWS IS THAT WE WON BOTH
THE AUDIENCE AWARD & JURY AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
at
The Durango Film Festival AND The San Diego International Film Festival!
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Below, “Common.org” CEO, Mark Eckhardt, interviews filmmaker, Kerry David, about her non profit Over and Above Africa and her groundbreaking film; Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War
Supergivers with Jesse Johnson Podcast Interview
05/31/19
Listen to Jesse Johnson and Kerry David discuss Breaking Their Silence on his Supergivers Podcast.
I had the good fortune of viewing your documentary at the Vail Film Festival last month….. I was so incredibly blown away by the piece and all the blood, sweat, and tears that clearly went into creating such a crucial piece of storytelling. At screening's end, I found myself equal parts upset, angry, yet most importantly... hopeful.
Naturally, I was shocked, disturbed, and saddened by the facts, but what really struck me were the human stories you managed to mine and display, in such an authentic and moving manner.
Again, many many thanks for creating something that has continued to cling to me to this very day. To me... it just doesn't get better than that. Spencer Squire, Filmmaker, Los Angeles
New Haven Documentary Film Festival Movie Review
05/30/19
Read the rave review of Breaking Their Silence in the New Haven Independent.
Breaking Their Silence wins “Spirit of Activism Award” at the San Francisco Documentary Film Festival
05/25/19
Read about the lineup - including Breaking Their Silence - at the San Francisco Documentary Film Festival.
Director Kerry David on BBC Newsday
Listen to the live interview on Kerry’s documentary as it was aired on the first edition of BBC Newsday.
Director Kerry David on Late Edition of BBC Newsday
Listen to a pre-recorded interview with Kerry about Breaking Their Silence. Aired on the late edition of BBC Newsday.
SF Gate
Click below to read article in SF Gate about Breaking Their Silence world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Stu News Newport
05/03/19
Click below to read article in the Stu News Newport about Breaking Their Silence world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Variety
04/24/19
Click below to read article in Variety about Breaking Their Silence world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
We are SO excited to share that we won….