Above and Below the Ground

tells the story of Myanmar’s first and only country-wide environmental movement, where Indigenous women activists and punk rock pastors protect a sacred river from a Chinese-built megadam through protest, prayer, and Karaoke music videos.

Technical Specs

MYANMAR/USA/THAILAND

Running Time: 86 minutes

Language: Jinghpaw, Burmese

credits

Director & DP: Emily Hong

Producers: Maggie Lemere, Ja Nang Tsen, & Emily Hong

Consulting Producers: Cindy Choung & Diane Quon

Cinematography: Emily Hong, Ding Ding, Mun & Zauring

Editors: Sophie Brunet, Aacharee Ungsriwong & Loulwa Khoury

Impact Strategist: Stella Naw

Myanmar Impact Advisor: Tsa Ji

Impact Producer: Ningli Hkawn & Ji San

Original Score: Martin Crane

Featuring Music by: BLAST

Sound Design & Re-recording Mix: Ernst Karel

Lead Animator, Storyboard Artist & Title Designer: Pace Ford

Colorists: Chaitawat Thrisansri (Ultraviolet Post)

Associate Producers: Erica Kaunang, Noorjehan Asim & Sophia Wan

Research Assistant: Athena Intanate

Communications Coordinator: Fatema Mun