Katanga Slum, Uganda (When you see this . . .)
Katanga Slum, Uganda (When you see this . . .)
Today I went to visit, film and document Katanga Slum, a well known slum in Kampala, Uganda. Even before I arrived in Katanga Slum the scenery was amazing as we snaked our way through the crowds of workers, pedestrians vendors and automobiles all fighting for space on the bustling streets of the city.
As soon as I got to Katanga slum a large family wanted to talk to me. This drew a lot of interest from the surrounding people and many more people wanted to be filmed and share their thoughts and feelings with the world. I thought they all had a unique perspective. Katanga Slum is an interesting place which presents an interesting set of challenges for anyone living there.
After chatting with some people some local kids guided us through Katanga slum. It's like walking through a maze if you've never been there before. The narrow pathways were lined with shanties and improvised structures that served as these people's homes. Despite how appalling these living conditions look, the people were very welcoming and kind and were very eager to talk and share their stories on camera. I was really touched by the humbleness and gentle nature of the people of Katanga Slum.
Content:
0:00 Opening shots of the hustle and bustle of central Kampala
2:00 Panoramic view of the rooftops of Katanga Slum
2:37 Talking to a big family living in Katanga Slum
3:35 Talking to a sick man and his wife
4:25 Talking to a young man who wants to start a business
5:08 Talking to a young woman about her life in Katanga Slum
6:58 Montage of scenes from Katanga Slum with my original music in the background
8:29 Walking through Katanga Slum
10:05 Visiting a local restaurant bar in Katanga Slum
11:53 Walking through narrow pathways in the slum
13:06 Talking to a lady and her husband who sell charcoal
14:42 The water well where people collect water for home use
15:15 A kind lady gives me a tour of the room she lives in
17:11 Talking to a lady who cooks and sells food to her neighbors
19:47 A place in Katanga Slum where people can socialize, relax or play sports
20:15 Talking to teenage girls about their life in Katanga Slum
21:51 Still photo montage of the people and places in Katanga Slum
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Katanga Slum by Raÿn
