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Legendary Scottish musician Ricky Ross will hit the big screen in January, highlighting his humanitarian work in Africa. Its name? Dignity of course. 

For many years Ricky and his wife Lorraine have supported the work of SCIAF. It’s a cause close to their hearts, having travelled to Zambia, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

‘Dignity’ is the brainchild of James Cave, a filmmaker in Glasgow, who works for SCIAF. 

James said:

“At SCIAF, everything we do and stand for is summed up by the word ‘Dignity’. From working with rural farmers in Zambia to uplifting women and girls in their communities – it’s all about dignity. 

“In Zambia, SCIAF works in one of the most polluted towns in the world: Kabwe. So, visiting the people we work with there was at times pretty challenging, but also uplifting, hearing how we support people to grow more food.

"Back home in Scotland, working with Ricky – and interviewing the First Minister a few weeks later – was also a real privilege. I can’t wait for the documentary to hit the big screen at the GFT on 16^th January, one of my favourite cinemas in town!  

“The film includes a great scene with Ricky on his piano at home – playing a song he wrote and dedicated to SCIAF after he returned from Zambia. I have such a fab job!” 

The premiere will include two short films, and SCIAF’s longer documentary ‘Dignity’ starring, amongst others, Ricky. A Q&A with Ricky Ross and those involved in the film will bring the evening to a close by 8pm. Tickets are £10 each. 

Ricky said: 

"I've been delighted to support the life-changing work of SCIAF for a number of years. I've seen first-hand the impact that donations from Scotland have on some of the poorest people in the world.

“I'm so pleased the amazing SCIAF is now being celebrated through this documentary, and proud to be a part of it.”