It's shocking that even in this day and age little girls and women are still being raped and government and police officials don't bring the men to appropriate justice. Hearing and watching the story of Olivia, the 7 year old child who was raped and lived with her injuries for the rest of her short life was sickening. Her family including her father abandoning her, she lived a life of little happiness. Her injuries making her to frightened to even eat, because eating caused poop to leak through her vagina, she was told she was dirty and no other children were allowed to even play with her. Her government, seemingly caring, causes her much hardship and in the end she lost everything. Horrific and tragic story of this little child and many others like her. This documentary deserves multiple awards!!
Small Small Thing
2013
Documentary / Drama
Small Small Thing
2013
Documentary / Drama
7.6Keywords: woman director
Plot summary
Small Small Thing begins at JFK Hospital in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, and urban center of this West African country. Olivia Zinnah is 9 years old, severely malnourished and handicapped. Her condition is life threatening. Believing her injuries to be the result of witchcraft, Olivia's mother had been hiding her for years. The doctors conclude her condition is the result of a brutal rape that took place when Olivia was 7 years old. When pressured to reveal her rapist, Olivia names her cousin. This diagnosis has severe consequences. Originally from deep in the Liberian jungle, Olivia and her mother are shunned from their tribe for seeking outside help. They are left stranded in Monrovia at the mercy of President Sirleaf's government and the UN, facing the most difficult decision of all. What price are they willing to pay for justice?
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