In the country of Georgia, over 25,000 young men have become priests within the last two years. This is not for the purpose of religion, but to dodge mandatory military conscription. War and Priest follows the Church of Biblical Freedom and its challenging of the Georgian government and patriarchy. As tensions with Russia rise and protests break out, the harsh reality of untrained military conscripts facing war comes to light.
Biography:
Karin-Bam Stowe is a British photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, and consultant who uses multimedia techniques to raise awareness of human rights issues around the world. Some of the countries featured in his documentaries include Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and El Salvador. In addition to documentary filmmaking, Stowe has also created advertisements, interactive media projects, and news stories for NGOs and broadcast media outlets.
Hanna Adcock is a British photojournalist and documentary filmmaker who currently works for Save the Children. She specializes in wildlife and human rights topics.
