Child 31 - the story of mary's meals | Michael Campo

Humanitarian Documentary Impacting Lives Around The World. What has Gerard Butler, Celine Dion and Piers Morgan so excited? A new film released on YouTube entitled, CHILD 31. The documentary follows the organization, Mary’s Meals – a non-profit agency that feeds more than 800,000 children every day through the incentive of education. The film is different than traditional infomercials or PSAs seeking donations. Instead, the documentary takes an in-depth look into the inspiring story of how anyone can make a difference in a child’s life. !“Thousands of children die of starvation every day, and millions of children are out of school because of poverty,” explains Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary’s Meals, based in Scotland. “I think that’s crazy. I think that’s insane.” !After being uploaded to YouTube earlier this month, the film continues to garner the support of celebrities from all walks of life. Piers Morgan is tweeting about it (click here). So is Gerard Butler (click here). Celine Dion was so moved by the film, she posted a short message on YouTube praising its humanitarian impact on the lives of thousands of children. You can watch her YouTube video here. !CHILD 31 was filmed and produced by an independent film company from Brooklyn, New York, called Grassroots Films Inc. If anyone understands the challenges and hardships of life, it’s the young filmmakers who make up Grassroots Films. These talented artists began their journeys when they met several years ago at a half-way house. It was there, they decided to use their own personal battles as a catalyst to create a company to produce films that not only entertain and enlighten, but also inspire people to act. !“Everyone struggles,” said Michael Campo, producer and co-owner of Grassroots. “We want to give people a platform to tell their stories, so that others will join the cause in making the world a better place” !Grassroots Films is no stranger to humanitarian projects. The company’s first feature documentary entitled, The Human Experience received over 30 awards and accolades. The film is available on Netflix, iTunes & Amazon. !Expect to see a lot more from this promising company. They’re currently working on several projects, including a new feature filmed in Nicaragua, Ireland, and New Jersey, and they plan to pitch a television series starring actor, David Henrie. !Watch CHILD 31 in its entirety here. !For more information contact: !Michael Campo 917-416-1758 Mike@grassrootsfilms.com