Land of Higher Peace

While humanitarian organizations such as World Vision and Compassion International produce high-quality informational videos and documentaries about their work in impoverished companies, Mark Stokes' film, "Land of Higher Peace," rivals such productions with its quality and emotional depth.

Throughout the film, the viewer is drawn into the poverty-infested country of Ethiopia without being unfairly manipulated by cheap emotional landmines. One witnesses and experiences the sights and sounds of the orphanage, the market, and the slums as if he were actually traveling along with the team in the film. While the film does an excellent job of capturing the emotions and the experiences of the team, free of coercion, one can hardly watch and NOT be personally drawn in and deeply affected.

As if the brilliant videography and editing weren't enough, the beautiful musical score transports the viewer directly to the soil of Ethiopia with its haunting melodies and instrumentation. Bruce Kiesling's expert production enhances the film with indescribable depth and artistry.

The JamesWorks team is to be commended for such an authentic yet artful rendering of but one tiny story in the epic novel of eradicating poverty and caring for the hurting.