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201650 minPGdocumentary

199 Little Heroes

201650 minPGdocumentary

Children around the world share their dreams and fears as they travel to school through different landscapes and face challenges like war and child labor.

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Sigrid Klausmann

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Children around the world share their dreams and fears as they travel to school through different landscapes and face challenges like war and child labor.

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Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmanndirector

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Children in various locations around the world navigate their routes to school, each with unique experiences. The documentary features kids from diverse continents who share their dreams and fears. They confront challenges like child labor and war while appreciating nature and friendship. The film captures their daily realities and the different environments they traverse on their way to education.

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