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20105 minPG-13doc-short

Warchild

20105 minPG-13doc-short

A solitary figure travels from the North to Winnipeg, seeking his place in society at a boarding school for Aboriginal youth.

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Caroline Monnet

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A solitary figure travels from the North to Winnipeg, seeking his place in society at a boarding school for Aboriginal youth.

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Caroline Monnetdirector

Caroline Monnet

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A young figure moves from the North to Winnipeg, seeking his place at South East Collegiate. This boarding school serves Aboriginal youth and is featured in the documentary. The film reflects traditional Japanese cinema aesthetics. It depicts the young man's personal struggle for responsibility and serenity within urban society. "Warchild" is part of a trilogy focused on students at this institution. It runs for five minutes and was released in 2010.

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