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202394 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Poverty Public Health

1001 Days

202394 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The first 1001 days after conception are crucial for a child's development, yet young mothers in Alexandra struggle with unemployment and domestic violence.

Poverty Public Health

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Zikethiwe Ngcobo,

Katharine Round

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The first 1001 days after conception are crucial for a child's development, yet young mothers in Alexandra struggle with unemployment and domestic violence.

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Zikethiwe Ngcobodirector

Chloe Whitedirector

Katharine Rounddirector

Rose Palmercast

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In Alexandra, Johannesburg, young mothers navigate daily challenges of unemployment, poverty, disease, and domestic violence. These conditions impact their ability to care for themselves and their infants. '1001 Days' focuses on the first 1001 days after conception, a crucial time for child development. Through the experiences of these mothers, the film addresses systemic issues that prevent them from creating stable environments for their children. Director Zikethiwe Ngcobo presents a stark view of life in this vulnerable community.

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