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Everybody's Children

August 26, 2009 4:38 PM

Fleeing to Canada from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone, Joyce and Sallieu arrive at the ages of 17 and 16, traumatized and alone in a country completely alien to them.

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Alex wrote:

August 30, 2009 5:07 AM

Decided to continue watching after the Fifth Estate feature about video game addiction and the death of Brandon Crisp. Glad I did, Everybody's Children is an enjoyable documentary. Informative perspective, emotional connection, good balance of material, in-depth point of view, following the lives of these two young individuals.
Appreciated the follow up included at the end. Well chosen shots and music choices. Everything shown in this documentary seems to be important, and contributes to the atmosphere and mood. Well done.

Logan Read wrote:

August 31, 2009 4:03 AM

Just wanted to say that being a 27 year old white male coming from a nice family and seeing how strong those two are coming from war torn countries to a place thats like another planet all alone made me think when my life isnt going the way I want it,That things could always be alot worse.I have all the respect in the world for those two.Hope all their dreams come true.

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