Tiny Tears film showing
“Tiny Tears,” a compelling and emotional documentary, tells the stories of children affected by HIV/AIDS. Their courage, resilience, and hope are the focus of the film by Director Robert Corna, whose credits include “The Gangs of New York,” HBO’s “Rome,” and “The Passion of The Christ.” The film has received international recognition and premiered this past spring at the United Nations and The Cannes Film Festival.
The film’s local interest centers on Camp Dreamcatcher in Kennett Square, one of only three camps in the United States whose program provides free recreational, educational, and therapeutic services for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Camp Dreamcatcher’s programs include the therapeutic camp session, weekend teen retreats, reunion parties, support groups, HIV/AIDS education and training, and community outreach. Robert Corna spent a week last summer at Camp Dreamcatcher, filming the stories of two campers. Prior to attending the camp, Corna spent time in Thailand, Uganda, and Brazil filming stories of children coping with HIV/AIDS in those countries.
Director Corna will be present for a special screening of the film to take place on October 1 at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, Pa., in the Warren V. Musser Auditorium, Safeguard Scientifics Building. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments followed by the film presentation at 6:15 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend this free event. For more information or to reserve your space, kindly RSVP to Cathy O’Neill at 610-725-5324 or cxo10@psu.edu.
This special event is sponsored by The Diversity Action Council, Master of Leadership Development Program, and The Social Entrepreneurship Speaker Series of Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies.
