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Official selection of the 2018 Harlem International Film Festival.
“Freed by Fire” follows Molina, a 12-year old Malawian girl who becomes another child in a forced marriage. One female chief is tirelessly working to stop it.
Film Commissioned by Vital Voices which partners with women leaders who have daring vision.
Direction / DP / Music – Michael Marantz
Writers – Isabelle Marantz / Michael Marantz / Noah Meisner
Editor – Kimberly Pellnat / Daniel Boventer / Michael Marantz
Producer – Noah Meisner
Malawi Producers Flora Thomas / Lameck Luhanga
Production – Already Alive and Hard Pin Media
Starring – Maureen Mvundula
Running time: 6 minutes
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