Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas was unprecedented, yet the resolve, faith and strength of the islands’ people is unlike anywhere else in the world. It is this faith that gives us all hope, hope for compassion, aid, relief and recovery for the islands and its people. It is our duty to come to the aid of our family and friends, those we have lost, and all the islands’ people who have been affected by this once in a century, catastrophic event.
“There are very few moments in life when we as individuals have the opportunity to do something larger than ourselves and help. I believe this is what we were ultimately put on this planet to do. When Hurricane Dorian decimated the Bahamas and more specifically the area of Hope Town, it gave us the opportunity to do just that,” said Wesley Dunham-Brown, Director at Arora Entertainment. “Our small group of passionate filmmakers at Arora Entertainment went down to help these people, tell their incredible stories of loss, grief, love and compassion and share their unrelenting faith, will, and perseverance to see the Bahamas rebuilt,” Brown continued.
Focusing efforts in the one place that needs help more now than ever - Hope Town, the team at Arora Entertainment, including directors Wesley Dunham-Brown and Bobby Pura, was hired by Hope Town Rising to tell these harrowing accounts of devastation and loss. In contrast, part of the narrative is to showcase the herculean efforts, tireless dedication and around the clock labor of these people who seek to return their home to what it once was. Within the devastation and wreckage were stories that were shared to resonate with the audience. One such story is that of the surf community told through the eyes of some locals and Cory Lopez who is an incredible ambassador of the sport as well as a steward to the local waterman community in the Bahamas that came from a lifetime of travel to the area since childhood. The work here is the rebirth of Hope Town, the Abacos, and the Bahamas.
"This is Hope Town" follows the life of Bahamian residents coping to survive and rebuild the island. In the midst of disaster, the close-knit community of cherished locals come together to recount the damage, the emotional toll and physical wreckage while striving to lift each other up.
Meet the real people of Hope Town and learn for yourself why so many have joined in supporting the Hope Town Rising mission. The people of Hope Town need your support and thank you for your continued support.
"This is Hope Town" is now playing exclusively at HopeTownRising.org.
10 сен 2020
