Honoring a Father's Dream: Sons of Lwala
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Honoring a Father's Dream: Sons of Lwala is a 2011 documentary film. Directed by Barry Simmons and produced by Mitchell Galin
, David Kiern, and Barry Simmons for Epiphany Pictures, it follows the story of two Kenyan brothers who build a health clinic in their home village.
wrote an original score for Honoring a Father's Dream: Sons of Lwala. The song "Prisoner of Hope," which is heard at the end of the film, was included on the Closer EP
. "A Country of My Own," by Thad Cockrell
is also featured in the film.
Mitchell Galin
Mitchell Galin is an American film and television producer. He is best known for his work on Stephen King's The Stand for ABC and Frank Herbert's Dune for Syfy...
, David Kiern, and Barry Simmons for Epiphany Pictures, it follows the story of two Kenyan brothers who build a health clinic in their home village.
Plot
Milton and Fred Ochieng’ are two brothers from Lwala, Kenya whose village sent them to America to become doctors. But after losing both parents to AIDS they are left with a heartbreaking task: to return home and finish the health clinic their father started before getting sick. Unable to raise enough money on their own, the brothers are joined by students, politicians, and a rock band who launch a fund raising drive among young people across the United States.Soundtrack
Jars of ClayJars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
wrote an original score for Honoring a Father's Dream: Sons of Lwala. The song "Prisoner of Hope," which is heard at the end of the film, was included on the Closer EP
Closer EP
Closer is an EP by Christian rock act Jars of Clay. It was released in digital download format on July 29, 2008 and in CD format on August 19, 2008. The only radio single released off the EP is the title track, although the new recording of "Love Song for a Savior" has been known to be played by...
. "A Country of My Own," by Thad Cockrell
Thad Cockrell
Thad Cockrell is an American singer-songwriter. He has released three solo albums, along with a collaborative album with Caitlin Cary. Cockrell often writes emotional songs, and is frequently associated with his goal to "put the hurt back in country"....
is also featured in the film.