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From Ghana’s capital, Accra,
straight to Washington, D.C.

From the first day of filming on Lake Volta to packed premieres in Accra, the Hay Festival, and Washington, D.C.—the journey of Fisher of Kids, as it happened.

2011—How it all started

October 11, 2011
Steven discovers James’ story on the internet
November 1, 2011

The start of a community that now numbers more than 3,600.

December 27, 2011
Jason Mraz meets James Kofi Annan in Ghana

2012—Filming & support

January 4, 2012
Support from the IIECL and Emily Sandall Foundation

A significant grant toward the film’s production.

January 26, 2012
Kenneth Gbandi becomes a Fisher of Kids ambassador

“Fisher of Kids is a triumphant example of positive African energy.”

February 24, 2012
Claude Kalume wa Mukadi praises Fisher of Kids

The Prince of Abomey/Benin expresses his sympathy for the film.

April 17, 2012
Challenging Heights supports 1,420 children in 2011
May 22, 2012
The Welsh Livery Guild part-funds the film
June 8, 2012
Collaboration with the International Human Rights Group

A long-term collaboration to report regularly on the film and its subject.

June 15, 2012
The film crew arrives in Ghana
June 21, 2012
Jason Mraz supports Fisher of Kids

The two-time Grammy winner lends his “The Freedom Song” to the film.

August 10, 2012
Director Steven gets slapped by a little girl

Watch the unexpected moment Steven gets put in his place by a toddler.

October 6, 2012
Filming continues—this time in Greece

2013—Premieres

January 19, 2013
Partnership with Goethe-Institut Ghana

An extensive collaboration, including a series of screenings in Accra.

February 12, 2013
The International Human Rights Group to present the film

A partnership to raise awareness of and combat human trafficking.

February 22, 2013
James Kofi Annan nominated for the World’s Children’s Prize
March 1, 2013
The official movie trailer is released to the public
March 13, 2013
Deepening our partnership with the IIECL

The International Initiative to End Child Labor to co-present the film

March 19, 2013
Official world premiere announced: May 5

Location: the Goethe-Institut Ghana in Accra. Everyone is invited.

May 5, 2013
World premiere at Goethe-Institut Ghana, Accra

“A film with the power to make a real difference”—standing ovations in Accra.

May 15, 2013
The first reviews are in

Ten days after the world premiere in Ghana, the response is overwhelming.

May 24, 2013
UK premiere at the Hay Festival

A breathtaking screening at Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay-on-Wye.

June 8, 2013
Official Selection—KINOFILM Festival, Manchester
June 12, 2013
US premiere—Washington, D.C.

A Q&A with the filmmakers commemorates World Day Against Child Labor

September 14, 2013
Official Selection—Aesthetica Short Film Festival, York
December 1, 2013
Official recognition and inclusion in the archives of the ILO

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