All the Invisible Children
Overview:
Seven short films - each one focused on the plight of a different child protagonist.
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Nowhere to Run
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The Poker House
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Against the Wall
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Standing Tall
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Riot in Cell Block 11
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Beasts of No Nation
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Fanny's Journey
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Escape from Pretoria
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Papillon
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Land of the Blind
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White Material
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