''Body Team 12'' is a 2015 short-

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about the

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workers of

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, who collected dead bodies during the height of the Ebola outbreak in

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. The story is told by Garmai Sumo, a female worker who served as a nurse during the epidemic. It is directed by

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and produced by Darg and

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, while

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are executive producers. The documentary was well received by critics and earned widespread critical acclaim. It won the Best Documentary Short award at the 2015

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. ''Body Team 12'' is nominated for the Documentary Short Subject category at the

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Synopsis

Garmai Sumo is the only female member of ''Body Team 12'', a group of medical professionals who handle the bodies of the victims of Ebola in Liberia. The film focuses on Sumo's perspective of the crisis in her country.

Reception

The film won a Best Documentary award at the 2015

. The jury explained, "The winning film is a spiritual and inspiring story of personal courage and commitment. The filmmaking team takes us on a fearless journey that restores our faith in humanity and inspires viewers to be optimistic despite facing the most extreme challenges."

Awards

* 2016:

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Best Documentary Short Subject - Nominated * 2015:

Best Documentary Short * 2017:

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Outstanding Short Documentary - Winner

References

External links

''Body Team 12''
at the

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''Body Team 12''
at the RYOT Films
''Body Team 12''
on

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