Lost Boys of Sudan is a documentary film by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk about two Dinka boys from Sudan,[1] Santino Majok Chuor and Peter Nyarol Dut, who reached the United States after fleeing the civil war in their country.[2] "Orphaned as young boys" in the Second Sudanese Civil War they "survived lion attacks and militia gunfire to reach a refugee camp in Kenya along with thousands of other children."[3][4]
Lost Boys of Sudan | |
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Directed by | Megan Mylan, Jon Shenk |
Produced by | Megan Mylan, Jon Shenk |
Cinematography | Jon Shenk |
Edited by | Mark Becker Kim Roberts |
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Running time | 87 min. |
Language | English |
The documentary's title “Lost Boys of Sudan” was originally the name given to the group of Southern Sudanese youth by United Nations aid workers who were monitoring their flight from Sudan.[5][6]
Plot
editA family in Sudan become refugees.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kellman, Steven G. (2004-09-10). "Out of Africa and Into Texas". The Texas Observer. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (2021-11-12). "'Simple as Water' Review: Syrian Refugees in Limbo, From Turkey to Pennsylvania". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Lost Boys of Sudan :: About The Film". Lostboysfilm.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- ^ "These Sudanese lost boys still have a story to tell". Inquirer. 2007-03-09. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- ^ "Lost Boys of Sudan :: Learn / Teach". Lostboysfilm.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- ^ "Meet the Real-Life 'Lost Boys' of Sudan In The Good Lie". People.com. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
External links
edit- Official website
- Lost Boys of Sudan on PBS's P.O.V.
- Lost Boys of Sudan at IMDb
- Lost Boys of Sudan at RottenTomatoes