Review of Children Underground (2001) by Nordic S — 13 May 2009

A close view on a group children living on the streets in Romania, very emotional and harsh.

This review of Children Underground (2001) was written by Nordic S on 13 May 2009.

Children Underground has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Wu C (278) on 08 Jul 2008

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By Brian K (1,195) on 27 Oct 2010

This movie reconfirmed in my heart why I one day want to do documentaries about mission work... preferably while I do mission work…

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By Erik F (59) on 31 Jul 2008

I have seen close to 2,000 films in my life, and about 25 of those would be considered truly disturbing. This ranks in the top three…

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By Anthony B (897) on 25 Jul 2013

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By Freeman M (393) on 12 Aug 2013

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

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

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By Nick G (800) on 30 Mar 2008

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