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South Africa's paramedics face a surge of violent crime and historic social change 15 years since the end of its oppressive Apartheid era.

ABOUT THE FILM

Shot on board with the paramedics of Pretoria and Johannesburg, "Tell Me And I Will Forget" illuminates the new social challenges in South Africa, 15 years after the end of its oppressive Apartheid era. Desperate human circumstance and a wave of violent crime have put immense pressure on the medical system, which is now as divided as the country's dual economy. With the on going US medical debate, the documentary provides a timely look into the much less glamorous side of the nation that hosted the 2010 World Cup Football Games.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

The Director, Justin Salerian is a senior medical student at St. Georges University School of Medicine. He worked as an EMT in South Africa for four months before beginning to film with the medics there. The close relationship he developed with his colleagues is palpable, and in combination with the "handy-cam" shooting style, the film provides the viewer with a uniquely intimate perspective on-scene with the emergency workers.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Michael Marantz is currently a social-media content producer based in Manhattan. As an accomplished producer, editor and motion graphics artist and the owner of The Loft Productions, he teamed up with Salerian in late 2008, bringing the film to new life. Separated by over 4000 miles, the filmmaking duo pieced together the project using synchronized editing systems and Skype video conferencing. The Loft Productions previously specialized in post-production services for shows such as FOX's 24 and has evolved into feature film creation.

For more information please email: info@tellmemovie.com