Review of Children Underground (2001) by David H — 28 Jan 2008

An anthem for children's rights, relentlessly heartbreaking.

This review of Children Underground (2001) was written by David H on 28 Jan 2008.

Children Underground has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kaity J (71) on 20 Jan 2009

I cannot rationalize it. My heart was filled with sorrow and my eyes with tears. I can never forget it as long as I live…

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By Nate B (216) on 04 Oct 2009

One of the most devastating, moving, and brutally honest documentaries I've ever seen…

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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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By Gia B (36) on 22 Sep 2007

Very revealing documentary. I was shocked by what I saw. Children fending for themselves from such young ages…

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By Julie M (395) on 14 Apr 2014

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By Martin M (374) on 29 Jul 2012

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Following the overthrow of Romanian dictator Nicolei Ceaucescu in 1989, the world was horrified by reports on the many thousands of Romanian…

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By Hans B (48) on 22 Aug 2007

Welcome to Romania. this film very effectively conveys the stark political and social realities in it's post soviet condition…

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By Cindy N (25) on 12 Aug 2008

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By Steven R (399) on 29 Sep 2007

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