Review of Children Underground (2001) by Freeman M — 12 Aug 2013

One of the best (and saddest) documentaries I've ever seen.

This review of Children Underground (2001) was written by Freeman M on 12 Aug 2013.

Children Underground has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jo Ann S (5) on 15 Aug 2007

Very hard movie to watch, very sad because it hit so close to home…

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By Ilene B (4) on 14 Nov 2007

I saw this movie 4 years ago and I still think about these children everyday…

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By Elizabeth Weitzman (1,905) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 01 Oct 2008

Homelessness is all too familiar to many inhabitants of the world's wealthiest cities, but rarely has the situation seemed so hopeless, or…

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By Peter K (504) on 15 Dec 2008

I gave this 5 stars, because how can you really rate it…

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By Azlin S (1) on 17 Mar 2008

Quite easily the best (if not the most gripping) movie (documentary) ive ever watched. I watched this on Aussie TV, and what impact it made…

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By Christina B (289) on 17 Jun 2007

So, ive totally met a couple of the kids in this movie, and the statement in the synopsis that the maker of the movie didnt intervene in the…

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By Anthony B (897) on 25 Jul 2013

This powerful film documents the life of homeless children and will leave you reevaluating your perception of homelessness, drug use, and mental…

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By Ed Park (107) for Village Voice (8,525) on 30 Oct 2012

A horror story, told with Dickensian compassion, permeating outrage, and little hope…

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By Al B (45) on 07 Mar 2009

Amazing. heartbreaking,thought provoking, fascinating and addictive! I wonder what the hell these kids are doing now? I hope they're not dead…

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By Vanessa W (89) on 16 Jun 2007

Excellent!! It's hard to imagine what it must be like for these children. You really get a feeling of life on the streets…

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