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Lisa Vetten’s story

"I think so much of society wants to tell you that things are all right, that justice always wins and justice is on the side of the good and the righteous but frequently it’s not."

• Lisa's role in the making of the film

Lisa's role in the making of the film

Lisa Vetten is manager of the Gender Unit at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation in South Africa.

Cathy consulted with Lisa during her trips to South Africa in 2001 and 2002 to film THE MAN WHO STOLE MY MOTHER'S FACE. Although she does not appear in the main film, Lisa played a key role in helping Cathy understand the challenges that face South Africa's justice system, and provided a well-informed perspective on what improvements have really been made.