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202280 minGdocumentary

Dear Thirteen

202280 minGdocumentary

Nine thirteen-year-olds share their experiences of rising anti-Semitism in Europe, gun violence in America, and issues of gender identity and racial divisions.

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Alexis Neophytides

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Nine thirteen-year-olds share their experiences of rising anti-Semitism in Europe, gun violence in America, and issues of gender identity and racial divisions.

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Alexis Neophytidesdirector

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Nine thirteen-year-olds from diverse backgrounds share their experiences in "Dear Thirteen." Set against the backdrop of rising anti-Semitism in Europe, gun culture in America, and discussions of gender identity and racial divisions in Australia and Asia, the film presents their perspectives on contemporary challenges. With no adult commentary apart from the filmmaker, the documentary captures the uncertainty and complexity of adolescence in a rapidly changing world. It runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2022.

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