The PBS five-part documentary series Women, War & Peace will include the broadcast premiere of Pray the Devil Back to Hell, the Oscar-shortlisted documentary by Gini Reticker and Abigail Disney.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of ordinary women, both Christian and Muslim, came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of Liberia’s Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they took on the warlords and nonviolently forced a resolution during the stalled peace talks. A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, this film honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.
I’m really frustrated, I want to see this film but it’s not showing anywhere near me. And I haven’t been able to get my university to play it. Please let me know if you plan to air it again on PBS. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
The film will be shown at the Women’s Museum on March 13, 2010 at the International Women’s Day Celebration by Peacemakers, Inc. http://www.peacemakersincorporated.org./
I found it at the seattle public library. i’m 44th in the queue to check it out! i’m so excited, i’m going to invite all my friends to watch.
Netfliks has it!