A SMALL ACT
One Small Act Can Change the World
It doesn't have to be
much. Saying hello to a new neighbor or encouraging some
schoolkids-- it all makes a difference. Think of ways to
prevent problems instead of treating symptoms. It's up to
each of us to do something.
Learn more about the Hilde Back Education Fund.
DONATE
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the completion of this film, please click here. You will be redirected to the International Documentary Association (IDA) website.
Learn more about the Hilde Back Education Fund.
DONATE
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the completion of this film, please click here. You will be redirected to the International Documentary Association (IDA) website.
A SMALL ACT is a documentary film which tells an
incredible story of hope and redemption. It
inspires us to reach beyond the limits of
possibility and awakens us to the affect one person
can have upon the world. Filmed in the sleepy town
of Västerås, Sweden, the bustling city of Geneva,
Switzerland and the lush landscape of Kenya's
central highlands, A SMALL ACT takes you on the
journey of a lifetime.
Here's a look at some film clips from our
film -- trailer coming soon.
THE STORY
When Hilde Back sponsored a young, impoverished Kenyan student, she thought nothing of it. She paid roughly $15 dollars per term to keep him in primary school. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but many years later, she does. Chris Mburu has been thinking of his “angel” Hilde since he was a boy. The small contribution she made paid off – Chris went all the way to Harvard. Now, he’s a respected UN human rights lawyer, dedicating his life to battling genocide and crimes against humanity. Chris decides to replicate Hilde’s generosity by starting his own scholarship fund, and he names it after her. This scholarship will educate bright kids in his village so they can also succeed and give back. But Chris is stunned when Kenya’s public schools start failing, and only two new students qualify for sponsorship. Simultaneously, Kenya falls into ethnic-based electoral violence. After working on conflicts in neighboring countries, Chris knows that ignorance fuels ethnic hatred. Education has never been more important. Chris must decide what to do.
Read more about Hilde & Chris, The Students, Kenyan Unrest and the Filmmakers
When Hilde Back sponsored a young, impoverished Kenyan student, she thought nothing of it. She paid roughly $15 dollars per term to keep him in primary school. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but many years later, she does. Chris Mburu has been thinking of his “angel” Hilde since he was a boy. The small contribution she made paid off – Chris went all the way to Harvard. Now, he’s a respected UN human rights lawyer, dedicating his life to battling genocide and crimes against humanity. Chris decides to replicate Hilde’s generosity by starting his own scholarship fund, and he names it after her. This scholarship will educate bright kids in his village so they can also succeed and give back. But Chris is stunned when Kenya’s public schools start failing, and only two new students qualify for sponsorship. Simultaneously, Kenya falls into ethnic-based electoral violence. After working on conflicts in neighboring countries, Chris knows that ignorance fuels ethnic hatred. Education has never been more important. Chris must decide what to do.
Read more about Hilde & Chris, The Students, Kenyan Unrest and the Filmmakers