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199952 minPGdocumentary

Letter to Emma

199952 minPGdocumentary

A filmmaker reunites a group he filmed as children ten years earlier after the premature death of a 12-year-old girl named Emma.

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A filmmaker reunites a group he filmed as children ten years earlier after the premature death of a 12-year-old girl named Emma.

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Emma, a 12-year-old girl, died unexpectedly, prompting the filmmaker to revisit a group he had filmed a decade earlier. The documentary features these individuals as they transition from childhood to young adulthood. It captures their reflections on life, loss, and the challenges of adolescence. Filmed in 1999, "Letter to Emma" presents a personal narrative that connects the past with the present, offering insights into the experiences of teenagers.

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