Film Lens
We Are the Ones focuses on the collaboration of three surgeons in Sudan amidst tribal violence. Francis, who experienced the Sudanese Civil War with minimal education, and Ajak, a Lost Boy who returned to his homeland, work alongside Glenn, an American surgeon with extensive experience. Their efforts aim to foster peace through medical practice in a conflict-ridden environment.
The film presents the personal histories of these surgeons, illustrating how their backgrounds influence their commitment to healing and reconciliation. It captures the complexities of their relationships and the broader socio-political context of Sudan, emphasizing the role of medicine as a tool for peace in a landscape marked by division and strife.
Why Watch
- •Meet Francis, a surgeon shaped by war.
- •Follow Ajak's return to his childhood tribe.
- •See Glenn's impact as an American surgeon.
Did You Know
•Francis grew up during the Sudanese Civil War with little schooling.
•Ajak is a Lost Boy who returned to the tribe he fled as a child.
•Glenn is described as a grizzled but brilliant American surgeon.
Perfect For
Medical humanitarian effortsSudanese historySurgeons and medical professionals