"Veil of Tears" (www.veiloftearsmovie.com), a riveting new documentary from Gospel for Asia (GFA) that releases in the U.S. March 28, brings to light the untold cultural persecution of millions of women across South Asia. Infanticide, sex trafficking, bride burning and widow abandonment are just some of the cruel practices women face in these largely male-dominated societies. "Veil of Tears" tells these heartbreaking stories through the eyes of its victims - the pain, devastation and destruction - but also about the hope.
The recent burning deaths of a woman and her daughter in India bring to light the widespread violence inflicted on women throughout the region. In India alone, in a one-year span more than 8,000 women were killed in dowry-related homicides, and the numbers for these types of incidents are greatly underreported. A recent article in "The Times of India" said the number of dowry deaths equates to approximately one death every hour. The violence is a daily reminder of the deeply rooted traditions that enslave millions of women and teaches them that "this is the way things are meant to be." "Our goal with 'Veil of Tears' is to portray the realistic picture of millions of women in South Asia who have been brutally persecuted and killed, just because of their gender," said Dr. K. P. Yohannan, founder and international director of Gospel for Asia. "We hope that the body of Christ - and even those who are not Christians - will see that as human beings, we have a moral obligation to care and think and to act, to bring some hope for these women.""Veil of Tears" is scheduled to appear in 26 cities nationwide, including Albuquerque, New, Mexico; Anaheim, Calif.; Fort Worth, Texas; Philadelphia, Penn.; Houston, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Clifton, New Jersey. For a complete list of cities, visithttp://seatzy.com/main/allcities/veil-of-tears.
Churches have an opportunity for special viewings of "Veil of Tears." To find out more, visitwww.veiloftearsmovie.com.
Gospel for Asia (www.gfa.org) is a mission organization based in Carrollton, Texas, involved in sharing the love of Jesus across South Asia.
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