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Deep Dive: Dear Child (2020)

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Dear Child
Dear Child is a documentary set in a rehabilitation centre on the edge of the jungle in Brazil. It follows the lives of children who have been rescued from the drug war, focusing on their recovery and reintegration into childhood. The film captures their transition from being soldiers or drug addicts to reclaiming their identities as children. The documentary provides an intimate look at the daily lives of these children as they learn to navigate a world free from violence and addiction. It emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and the support systems in place to help these children heal and grow.

Why Watch

  • •Meet children reclaiming their childhood in Brazil.
  • •See the impact of rehabilitation on young lives.
  • •Find out how kids transition from soldiers to children.

Did You Know

•The film is set in a rehabilitation centre located on the edge of the jungle.
•Dear Child has a total runtime of 77 minutes.
•The documentary follows a group of children rescued from the drug war in Brazil.

Perfect For

Child soldiersDrug rehabilitationBrazilian culture