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Sun Children: Shining a Light on 152 Million in Child Labour

Jason Thai3 years ago3 years ago09 mins

Set in Iran, Sun Children tells the story of Ali, a 12-year-old boy and his friends who are unfortunately the sole providers for their struggling families. As one of the 152 million children forced into child labor, Ali must perform excruciating manual labor instead of getting an education, destroying their bodies and sacrificing their futures just so to survive….

HotDocs ’17 – Bee Nation

Steve Norton7 years ago05 mins

As Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School principal Evan Taypotat says, ?Never judge a person ’til you?ve walked a mile in their moccasins.?? Opening the festival this year, Bee Nation focuses on the lives of several First Nations children, including Grade 3 student William Kaysaywaysemat III as they compete in the first province-wide First Nations Spelling Bee….