“Gangsters Granny” by Ioan Grillo and John Dickie

A Chapultepictures production for Al Jazeera “Witness” Series

Witness Series - Al Jazeera

The Gangster's Granny (Trailer) / La Abuelita de los Gangsters (Trailer)

(English below)

Estimados compañeros y amigos,

Es un orgullo para nosotros presentar nuestro documental sobre una increíble mujer que ha dedicado su vida a procesos de paz en todo el mundo. Ella es Nelsa Curbelo. Hoy dirige la fundación Ser Paz en Guayaquil, Ecuador, cuya misión es reintegrar jóvenes pandilleros a la sociedad.

El documental forma parte de la serie Witness de Al Jazeera English y se estrena el 8 de Febrero a las 2230 EST. De ahí se vuelve a trasmitir en varias ocasiones y estará disponible en internet esa misma semana.

Aquí les pasamos un pequeño avance.

Saludos,
John Dickie y Ioan Grillo

Dear friends and colleagues,

We are proud to present our documentary about an amazing woman who has dedicated her life to resolving conflicts around the world: the one and only Nelsa Curbelo. Today, she is the director of Ser Paz in Guayaqui, Ecuador, a foundation that works with youth street gangs, helping reintegrate them into society.

The film is part of Al Jazeera English's Witness series and will premiere on February 8th at 2230 EST. It will be rebroadcast several times and will also be available online.

Here is a little trailer

(See the trailer above)

Cheers,

John Dickie and Ioan Grillo