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We Were Children is a 2012 Canadian documentary film about the experiences of First Nations children in the Canadian Indian residential school system.
A feature film that depicts the trauma and resilience of two Indigenous children who were forced into church-run boarding schools in Canada. The film deals with mature subject matter and is recommended for audiences 16 years and older.
- 82 min
Oct 2, 2012 · We Were Children is a documentary that features the testimonies of two survivors of Canada's government-funded residential schools for Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit children. The film explores the impact of the schools on their lives, families and communities, and the journey of healing and reconciliation they have undertaken.
Mar 20, 2020 · Two attendees - Lyna and Glen - recount those horrific days, memories of which continue to haunt them in their later years. Watch 'We Were Children' a film which shows the story of two...
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As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools. The trauma of this experience was made worse by years of untold physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives.
Two aboriginal Canadian children endure abuse at a boarding school.
- Drama
Oct 19, 2012 · We Were Children is a film that tells the stories of Lyna Hart and Glen Anaquod, who were forced to attend residential schools as children. The film explores their pain, resilience and healing journey, and aims to educate and inspire Canadians.
