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202615 minPGdocumentary

Släpp inte taget

202615 minPGdocumentary

In a support group for mothers of school refusers, participants share their struggles and fears while navigating the challenges of getting their children back to school.

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Joanna Karlberg

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In a support group for mothers of school refusers, participants share their struggles and fears while navigating the challenges of getting their children back to school.

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Joanna Karlbergdirector

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In a support group for mothers of so-called school refusers, experiences are shared of losing one’s footing, struggling against adversity, and drowning in the effort to get their children back to school. Visual representations of the participants’ fears and inner imagery take us from the discussion room to everyday situations that quickly escalate.

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