About the Film
Walking for Freedom: A Venezuelan Story is an immersive 360° documentary short created with the idea that some journeys need to be experienced to be understood. The Virtual Reality format puts you in the shoes of the Venezuelan refugees forced to flee their country on foot, where you can follow their journey across the Simón Bolívar International Bridge that links Venezuela and Colombia, past the illegal passing known as "la trocha," and through to their final destinations, wherever they may be.
Walk with them and hear their stories.
The film will be screened for select audiences on December 17th, 2020 at the Global Migration Film Festival, with the support ot the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Association.
By clicking the button below, you can join us and contribute to Walking for Freedom. We thank you in advance for your contribution, as any amount will make a difference and help spread awareness about the refugees and their stories.
Walk with them and hear their stories.
The film will be screened for select audiences on December 17th, 2020 at the Global Migration Film Festival, with the support ot the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Association.
By clicking the button below, you can join us and contribute to Walking for Freedom. We thank you in advance for your contribution, as any amount will make a difference and help spread awareness about the refugees and their stories.
The Issue
Venezuela is suffering a deep economic, social and political crisis without precedent in Latin America. The country's economy shrank by half between 2013 and 2018, which has halted domestic production and eliminated jobs throughout. Hyperinflation reached approximately 1,000,000% in 2018 and led to severe shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies.
The resultant humanitarian crisis humanitarian crisis has led to a massive exodus of Venezuelans to neighboring countries, generating challenges to local governments and communities in many Latin American countries. The subsequent refugee crisis has put tremendous pressure on governments and communities around Latin America, generating a need for civil society and the international community to support in this process.
But most importantly, it has forced millions of Venezuelans to flee their homes in search of a better future.
The resultant humanitarian crisis humanitarian crisis has led to a massive exodus of Venezuelans to neighboring countries, generating challenges to local governments and communities in many Latin American countries. The subsequent refugee crisis has put tremendous pressure on governments and communities around Latin America, generating a need for civil society and the international community to support in this process.
But most importantly, it has forced millions of Venezuelans to flee their homes in search of a better future.
5.5 million
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143, 402
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1.8 million
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Photos by Luis Felipe Franco (IG @nitanfranco)
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Walking for Freedom: A Venezuelan Story is a production of Mycrom Films, in collaboration with Plan País, and the community of Global Shapers for Venezuela of the World Economic Forum.
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