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Music by Prudence won Oscar Award

On Sunday, “Music by Prudence” won the award for the 2010 Academy Award for the Best Document Short category. Roger Ross Williams was the managing director of the short documentary and as it declared the winner Williams rushed to the stage. After announcement, Prudence Mabhena aired from her wheelchair. “Music by PrudencePrudence Mabhena life story presents. Prudence Mabhena is 21 yr old and she is from Zimbabwe. She is suffering from arthrogryposis, a condition that deforms joints and cost her both her legs. . Williams is a 1981 Easton Area High School’s graduate and early Palmer Township resident.
Its his first award and his sister Katherine Sallard who watched the awards show on TV, could not believe on her eyes. Expressed She said that her feelings and she is very happy and she shouted when the film was declared as the winner. She also said his brother is a really gentle guy. Roger Ross Williams said in acceptance speech:

“This is amazing. Two years ago when I flew to Zimbabwe, I never imagined I would wind up here “.

Prudence Mabhena has been suffering from it since her childhood and her story is the story of many of the disabled kids of Africa. But she is so much talent. Prudence and her seven young band members, Which are also disabled, have managed to overcome stereotypes, through their talent they have made their own place.

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