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FILMS BYKIDS
Home Is Where You Find It
Orphaned Alcides, a 16-year-old living in Mozambique, conveys his inspiring story.
Fire In Our Hearts
Films BYkids pairs teenagers from diverse cultures with accomplished filmmakers to create short personal documentaries that encourage understanding about universal issues and help foster empathy and global citizenry. Ashley Judd serves as series narrator, introducing each 30-minute film. The series is a collaboration between The WNET Group and the non-profit, BYkids.
Fire In Our Hearts
Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC
Like most girls from rural India, 16-year-old Jayshree Janu Kharpade never expected to get an education. Film mentor, Joyce Chopra, a pioneer of documentary film, helped Jayshree share her journey from illiterate laborer, to scholar and young activist – in this powerful story that illuminates the social and economic potential of educating girls in the developing world. Check local listings.
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