God Grew Tired of Us
The Lost Boys, young African men targeted for ethnic cleansing by the Sudanese government, have traveled thousands of miles by foot and by airplane, leaving their families to escape the violence. Three such young men lead us from the refugee camp of Kakuma in Kenya to their new homes in Syracuse and Pittsburgh. They speak wisely and humorously about their suffering, the experience of culture clash and their determination to make the most of their lives. The film captures their always-conflicted emotions with intimacy and reverence: Gazing at July 4th fireworks, the men share their sense of isolation. As they work multiple jobs and find their way in a new environment, the men become powerful agents of change, helping their families and organizing their peers to bring national attention to the plight of their people. This important documentary won the 2006 Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. — A. Corbin
Director: Christopher Quinn
Co-Director: Tommy Walker
Producers: Molly Bradford Pace, Christopher Quinn, Tommy Walker
Writer: Christopher Quinn
Editors: Geoffrey Richman, Johanna Giebelhaus
Print Source:
Newmarket Films
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Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Tel: 310.858.7472
Email: info@newmarketcap.com
