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202465 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Social Justice Human Trafficking

The One with Hope

202465 minPGdocumentary

6.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A Danish aid worker attempts to rescue children in Nigeria who have been wrongfully accused of witchcraft and face abandonment and abuse.

Social Justice Human Trafficking

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Directors

Martyna Wojciechowska,

Ewa Marcinowska

Synopsis

A Danish aid worker attempts to rescue children in Nigeria who have been wrongfully accused of witchcraft and face abandonment and abuse.

People

Martyna Wojciechowska

Martyna Wojciechowskadirector

Ewa Marcinowskadirector

Martyna Wojciechowska

Martyna Wojciechowskacast

Piotr Borowieccast

Anja Ringgren Lovéncast

Synopsis

A Danish aid worker travels to Nigeria to rescue children accused of witchcraft. These children often face abandonment and abuse from their communities. The film follows the aid worker's mission to provide safety and support to these vulnerable youths. It presents firsthand accounts of their struggles and the cultural beliefs that lead to such accusations. Directed by Martyna Wojciechowska, "The One with Hope" runs for 65 minutes and addresses urgent social justice issues.

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