Nine orphans from Tanzania travel to Las Vegas to study acrobatics with Cirque du Soleil, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for a permanent home.
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Nine orphans from Tanzania travel to Las Vegas to study acrobatics with Cirque du Soleil, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for a permanent home.
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Synopsis
Nine orphans from Tanzania train as acrobats under the guidance of American volunteer Scott Fifer. They travel to Las Vegas to study with Cirque du Soleil. During their tour across the United States, they raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. This money will help build a permanent home for them in Tanzania. The film questions how their time in America changes their lives and impacts their community back home.
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Why Watch
- Follow the orphans' acrobatic training with Cirque du Soleil.
- Meet the American volunteer who supports the kids.
- See the impact of their fundraising efforts in Tanzania.
Did You Know
- Nine orphans from Tanzania are featured in the film.
- The children raised hundreds of thousands of dollars during their tour.
- The film was directed by Mason Bendewald in 2010.
- The documentary has a runtime of 83 minutes.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Tunahaki?
Tunahaki follows the journey of nine gifted orphans who are acrobats as they travel from Africa to study with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.
How much money did the orphans raise during their tour in the United States?
They raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, which was more than enough to build a permanent home.
Who directed the documentary Tunahaki?
The documentary was directed by Mason Bendewald.
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