Description:
Beatrice
Nyariara lives in Korogocho. It's widely considered to be Nairobi's
most dangerous slum. More than 150,000 people are packed into the
shanty town which is less than two square kilometers. Crime is high.
Gangs are active. Addiction is rampant. A while back, men in her
community started to attack the "grandmothers" of Korogocho
at night. Most of the women attacked are sexually assaulted, and some
have been killed. The men believe that the elder women were less
likely to be HIV positive. They also saw them as vulnerable. A few
years ago, Beatrice decided enough was enough. It was time to fight
back. It was time to develop a community.
Biography: Brent
Foster’s work as a
director, DOP, and photojournalist has led him to more than 30
countries giving him a chance to tell incredibly powerful stories
ranging from conflict in the Gaza Strip to doctors fighting for
access to pain relief for the chronically ill in India for editorial
clients such as The New York Times, TIME Magazine, and Canadian
Geographic. Foster recognized the significance of telling stories
through cinematic work. It was the power of hearing a subject’s
voice, and seeing the way they interact and move with the world that
led him to a career shift into directing. Brent has since
acted as Director/DOP on projects for global brands such as Nike, The
NBA, DJI, Purolator and Gatorade to help them create authentic pieces
of content that resonate with viewers. His work was has won numerous
international awards and was shortlisted for the Young
Directors Award and the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors'
Showcase in Cannes. Alongside his branded projects, Foster’s
passion project entitled “While
I’m Here | The Legacy Project” profiles everyday heroes
passing on a legacy.
