“With unflinching intimacy, Survivors places us in the midst of the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. Chronicling the unfolding bravery, bureaucratic blunder and deep humanity of an African community under siege, these Sierra Leonean filmmakers see their world with the clarity and empathy possessed only by extraordinary storytellers. It is a remarkable film.”

“Survivors is a breakthrough piece of filmmaking in its realization of a deeply felt and closely documented experience of health care workers in Sierra Leone during the Ebola epidemic. Sierra Leoneans emerge as reflective commentators on their experience of this terrible disease, displaying a quiet heroism and love not often noted in myriad representations of Africa. Survivors also stands out also because of its very production process and values. Sierra Leonean director, Arthur Pratt, made the film in Freetown working in collaboration with partners in the US. Survivors makes one proud to be human and grateful for the chance to meet Mohamed and Margaret who stepped up and saved their world.”

“The Genius of Marian is by far the most meaningful representation of a family’s experience with this disease that I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a few). Its value as a conversation starter for families and caregivers cannot be overstated.”

“The Genius of Caring website is more than educational information, it is a testament to what makes us human.”

“This is the most profound teaching exercise in which I have participated in my teaching career. I hope we can make this an annual event.”

“These videos from WeOwnTV are actually making a difference. They are changing the way people are educated and this changes how they respond towards Ebola. Attitudes are changing. People are not denying it anymore and behaviors are changing towards the issues.”