Sons of Lwala

Documentary "Sons of Lwala," about two brothers in a remote village in Kenya, will play at TPAC on Thursday, March 27. The trailer can be seen at sonsoflwala.com.

The Story: Sons of Lwala is a locally produced documentary that chronicles the amazing story of Fred and Milton Ochieng’, two brothers from Lwala, a remote village in Kenya. Academically gifted, Milton was the first brother who received a full-scholarship to Dartmouth, but he had no financial means to get to the United States. However, the village came together to do whatever necessary to help Milton achieve his dream. All they told him is "Please don't forget us." The documentary follows the brothers to Vanderbilt Medical School where they strive to fulfill the request of their village by building a clinic in the village to save it from dying of AIDS. The title reflects how the elder brother has always referred to himself, even before his parents' death. "In Lwala," Milton says, "You're not just the son of your parents. Here, you belong to everyone." Through ticket sales to the evening, they are hoping to raise enough to keep the clinic open and stocked with medical supplies for a year or more.

The evening will include Senator Bill Frist as emcee and a performance by Jars of Clay.

To purchase tickets, go to www.tpac.org/lwala or the TPAC box office downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in The Mall at Green Hills to purchase $30, $50, or $100 tickets. VIP Tickets, which also include a reception, are available for $250 and $500. >>carrie.