Documentary Review Boys of Baraka

The Boys of Baraka

This film follows the lives of several middle school African-American at-risk boys on their journey from Baltimore to a Kenya Africa school. With a 75% drop out rate in this large American city, it's hoped that the boys will gain a new perspective from the far away education. Sadly, in the middle of the 2-year program, fighting in Kenya shuts down the school. The boys struggle with their lives back home in America.

Definitely an emotional ride as a film. Check out the Bill Cosby comments on the Special Features. It make me think seriously of teaching in an inner city school.

Bandon and Coos Bay have copies of this film.

IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0444608/

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