Hunger Ward

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Hunger Ward

TV-14

2020

40m

Documentary

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In March 2018, the UN reported that 10 million Yemenis were one step away from famine and that hunger is threatening an entire generation. Borne out of a sense of urgency at the sustained civilian suffering caused by the human-caused famine in Yemen, we embedded with a team of doctors and nurses working at Therapeutic Feeding Centers (TFCs) treating those most at risk of starvation. Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two women health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Alsadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives of hunger-stricken children within a population on the brink of famine. The film bears witness to the unfolding tragedy with a cinematic eye -- thus rendering horror watchable, and deepening empathy for our subjects and awareness of the significant civilian suffering resulting from the current conflict.

Jared Mobarak

The Film Stage

Hunger Ward is a harrowing glimpse into the heartache and futility experienced when war expands beyond the battlefield to target defenseless innocents inside their homes.

Rated: B

May 10, 2021

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

'Hunger Ward' is a compelling, disturbing documentary.

Rated: 4/4

May 7, 2021

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Shaun Munro

Flickering Myth

Almost unbearably gruelling at times - unaided by its lengthy runtime - Hunger Ward nevertheless brings vital attention to the daily struggles endured by Yemeni citizens.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 25, 2021

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MaryAnn Johanson

Flick Filosopher

[This] unvarnished vérité look at starving Yemeni children and the medics trying to save them best encapsulates the human experience of pain and resilience that all the [Oscar] nominees embody.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 25, 2021

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

The cinematography and production values are high, as is the human drama and compassion on display.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 23, 2021

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This is not an easy movie to watch. Set in Yemen it follows two hospitals that specialize in malnutrition of children. It is heartbreaking to see these innocent children literally starving to death. They will all touch your heart but a little girl named Abeer brought me to tears. She is 6 years old and weighs less than a 6 month old. She has very soulful eyes that show so much sadness. One of the nurses blows up balloons and tries to get Abeer to play but she sadly has no energy. We all know that there are children starving every day but to see it brings my awareness to another level. Yes, this is hard to watch but I don't feel like real change can ever happen if we don't see the issue of world hunger. It shouldn't be so easy to turn away from. I will be forever changed by watching this movie and I will be donating to children in need.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Rosana B

Um documentário cruel sobre a desnutrição infantil miséria, de cortar o coração, cenas reais, com crianças subnutridas, inexplicável, absurdo, que nos faz questionar muito sobre o futuro da humanidade, terminei de assistir com minha afilhadinha, que ficou sensibilizada… Iêmen esta em guerra desde 2014, ONU classifica como pior situação humanitária do mundo gerando 233 mil mortes (10k só de crianças), guerra, seca, a pandemia e irregularidades nas importações de gás pela guerra na Ucrânia...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

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Audience Member

Exploitative. Gives zero context into what's going on in Yemen and instead makes you watch children die on-screen to guilt you into giving it a good score. Donate instead of wasting your time here.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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In March 2018, the UN reported that 10 million Yemenis were one step away from famine and that hunger is threatening an entire generation. Borne out of a sense of urgency at the sustained civilian suffering caused by the human-caused famine in Yemen, we embedded with a team of doctors and nurses working at Therapeutic Feeding Centers (TFCs) treating those most at risk of starvation. Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, HUNGER WARD documents two women health care workers fighting to thwart the spread of starvation against the backdrop of a forgotten war. The film provides an unflinching portrait of Dr. Aida Alsadeeq and Nurse Mekkia Mahdi as they try to save the lives of hunger-stricken children within a population on the brink of famine. The film bears witness to the unfolding tragedy with a cinematic eye -- thus rendering horror watchable, and deepening empathy for our subjects and awareness of the significant civilian suffering resulting from the current conflict.

Director: Skye Fitzgerald
Producer: Skye Fitzgerald, Michael Scheuerman
Production Co: Spin Film, RYOT Films, Vulcan Productions
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2021
Runtime: 40m