Damned by Debt Relief

Debt relief is not just peanuts but ties Ghana to a Western inspired agenda and parenting classes. Damned by donor diktat, for Ghanaians it’s a raw deal. Many assumed debt cancellation for indebted poor countries was great news. Was it? This short doc sets the record straight. Shot in Ghana, by a talented volunteer crew this film forms part of the Pricking the Missionary Position series completed in 2007. The full film now released here, is also on DVD. This film has been hotly debated in numerous colleges and a tour with Ghanaian speakers accompanied its release. The website that accompanied the film’s original release has lots of information, reviews, FAQ’s, quiz and more visit http://www.worldwrite.org.uk/damned/home.html