There are two scenes from the first Invisible Children documentary, one at the introduction and one at the closing, where the displaced children of Uganda are filmed dancing and singing. The dancing in the first scene is spurred by Nelly's "Ride Wit Me" while the second display is brought about through the ritual of prayer and song; both are equally resilient, but, distinct in their own rights.
Yet, there is one factor of this film that ignores the power of the two acts. The recurring theme of sight, or rather "being seen," "being made visible" has dominated this documentary. However, it would be negligent to not acknowledge what the voice and sound of this documentary did in terms of generating success.
We've all seen the countless infomercials coming out of war-torn, impoverished towns. Yet, none have managed to attain the success that is Invisible Children.
The single act of giving voice made the difference. It revealed a humanity that could not be ignored. Through the voice of the children of Uganda, a story we have known about for years was transformed into a plea for justice. With this voice, we we able to detect resilience, fear, hope, suffering and desperation (qualities that resonate with all of us).
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