Zuriel Oduwole: Filmmaker and Campaigner for Girls' Education
Contents Introduction Zuriel Oduwole 4 Chapter 1 Becoming a Filmmaker 6 Chapter 2 Dream Up Speak Up Stand Up 12 Chapter 3 The World Is Watching 16 Chapter 4 Changing the World Through Film 22 Chapter 5 Past and Future 26 Writing Prompts 30 Learning More 31 Glossary 32 Index 32
Introduction Zuriel Oduwole People’s lives are made up of stories which can encourage us to see the world in new and exciting ways Some stories reveal tremendous challenges that people have overcome Other stories highlight their remarkable achievements Learning about other people’s stories can teach us more about ourselves and our role in the world around us What Is a Biography A biography is the story of a person’s life and experiences We read biographies to learn about another person’s life and thoughts Biographies can be based on many sources of information Primary sources include a person’s own words or pictures Secondary sources come from friends family media or research Zuriel is always prepared and professional when directing a film 4
A Powerful Force Zuriel Oduwole started making movies when she was just nine years old She wants to help more girls around the world to get an education so they can create brighter futures for themselves To help achieve this she has met with world leaders and used her films to press for change She has been called a powerful global force for the empowerment of girls THINK ABOUT IT As you read about Zuriel Oduwole think about how this remarkable young filmmaker is inspiring others to act and create change 5
