ROUGH AUNTIES WINS GRAND JURY PRIZE AT SUNDANCE!
Rise films would like to congratulate director Kim Longinotto and the wonderful Rough Aunties for winning the prestigious Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Rough Aunties received great reviews as well as a standing ovation during its North American premiere last month. Thuli and Mildred, two of the South African Aunties, were able to attend the festival in Utah thanks to HBO Documentary Films. We hope the award will continue to shed light on the amazing work of the Bobbi Bear organization in South Africa and would like to thank Sundance for making everyone feel so welcome at the festival.