Grace, Milly, Lucy... Child Soldiers
2010
1 h 12 min
Coming soon
This feature documentary exposes the little-known tragedy of girl soldiers in Uganda. How can they learn to live normal lives again after being abducted and trained to become killing machines? Clinging to their dreams, Grace, Milly and Lucy are trying to restore meaning to their lives and break the silence surrounding the fate of a sacrificed generation.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
Details
This feature documentary exposes the little-known tragedy of girl soldiers in Uganda. How can they learn to live normal lives again after being abducted and trained to become killing machines? Clinging to their dreams, Grace, Milly and Lucy are trying to restore meaning to their lives and break the silence surrounding the fate of a sacrificed generation.
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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producerRaymonde ProvencherColette LoumèdeJohanne Bergeron
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writerRaymonde Provencher
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directorRaymonde Provencher
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editingMarina PopovaDenis Boisvert
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director of photographyFrançois Beauchemin
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location soundMarcel Fraser
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sound editingClaude Langlois
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assistant directorIsabelle Longtin
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researchRaymonde ProvencherIsabelle LongtinIsabelle-Anne Bélanger
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field researchPeter AcuchJude M. Rubanga
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additional soundRobert Cornellier
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translationPeter AcuchCharles Olango
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mixLuc Léger
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foleyClaude Langlois
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online editingDenis GathelierFrançoise Laprise
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on-line technical supportMartine ForgetIsabelle Painchaud
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subtitlesProductions Manitou Inc.
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titlesGaspard Gaudreau
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legal advisorLussier & Khouzam
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administratorJohn ChretienManon Provencher
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coordinatorMélanie Lasnier
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production managerMélanie Lasnier
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marketing officerFrançois Jacques
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marketing officer - assistanceÉmilie Nguyen Ngoc
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technical coordinatorRichard Cliche
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production coordinatorHélène RegimbalDominique Brunet
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administrative assistantLise Lévesque
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associate producerMaryse Chapdelaine
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executive producerRobert CornellierPatricio HenríquezRaymonde Provencher
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executive producer in developmentYves Bisaillon
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Civics/Citizenship - Human Rights
History and Citizenship Education - Issues in Society Today
Media Education - Documentary Film
Social Studies - Development/Global Issues
Have students write first impressions and questions while viewing, and opt to extend into personal essays or poetry. Group research topics can include: the role of women in Ugandan society; the current situation in Uganda; existence of child soldiers today; child soldier awareness groups. Film students can examine effective documentary strategies for presenting controversial topics, and ask: should documentary contain a bias? Can documentary be neutral? How can documentary help change society?
