Eight Billion Lives
Everyone has a story. Watch a day in the life of people from all over the world.
Yared Zeleke immigrated to the United States from Ethiopia at the age of ten. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in International Development, his interest in global issues led him to study, work, travel and live in a dozen countries, including Namibia and Norway. Mr. Zeleke is currently pursuing his M.F.A in directing at New York University’s Kanbar Film Institute.
Camera – Yared Zeleke | Sound – Yared Zeleke | Editor – Yared Zeleke | Thanks to Kestedamina Temertebet (The Rainbow Kindergarten)
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Full name:
Ye'absira Tessema
City of Birth:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
City of Current Residence:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ye’absira, or Allula, is a five year old who came close to being orphaned in one of the slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Crippled by malnourishment and with his impoverished grandmother as his only caretaker, Allula was nearly left for dead before a neighbor intervened to help the young boy recover and live out his childhood.
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Islamic Poet, Activist / Chicago, IL, USA
David Burke
'Celebrity' Chef / New York, NY
Mirishi Ngaya
Student / Losinoni Village, Tanzania
Victor Santiago Pineda
Disabled Activist / Dubai, UAE
Dan Choi
Gay Rights Activist / New York, NY, USA
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To see a world so different from what I know is such an enriching experience. Great film, enjoyed it very much!
A complex look at a motherless child. Heartbreaking.
Powerful video. Thanks.
Wow, amazing video! The kid is just ADORABLE..and I’m really glad you’re helping him. so much to be done, so little time..
Yared, what wonderful work!
~ Portsmouth 96′