Description:

The stories of five courageous women in Ethiopia who have suffered from devastating childbirth injuries and have been shunned by their families and villages. As they fight to regain their lives, we are no longer in the heart of Africa, we're in the hearts of these women.

Community Collaborator: The Kierrah Foundation for former foster girls. Founders Brandy and Stan Sanders - www.kierrahfoundation.org

About the Director:

For over a decade Mary Olive Smith has produced, directed and written prime-time documentaries for major television broadcasters including the Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channels. A Walk to Beautiful is her feature-length directorial debut. Mary Olive joined Engel Entertainment in 1996 after an established career in public radio and has a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University.