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202578 minGdocumentary

Cricket Dreams

202578 minGdocumentary

Nine former street-connected children from Delhi compete in the Street Child Cricket World Cup in Chennai, gaining a platform to advocate for their peers.

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Jamillah van der Hulst

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Nine former street-connected children from Delhi compete in the Street Child Cricket World Cup in Chennai, gaining a platform to advocate for their peers.

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Jamillah van der Hulstdirector

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Nine former street-connected children from Delhi travel to Chennai, India, to compete in the Street Child Cricket World Cup. During the tournament, they encounter new experiences and form friendships with peers from around the world. Alongside the cricket matches, they participate in an arts program and a conference focused on child rights. These events provide them with a platform to share their stories and advocate for other street-connected children globally. The film runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2025.

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