Not the Waters of the Moon

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Not the Waters of the Moon, is a 1985 Sudanese movie. directed by Hussein Shariffe.

Overview

Not the Waters of the Moon is an educational documentary produced for UNICEF, designed to promote childhood vaccination in rural communities. The film's title was deliberately chosen by the director to communicate a simple truth: getting your child vaccinated is not an impossibly difficult task — it is not like reaching the moon. Through accessible storytelling aimed at village audiences, the film demystifies the vaccination process and encourages parents to take this straightforward step toward protecting their children's health. An example of purposeful documentary filmmaking in service of public health advocacy.

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