Review of The Boys of Baraka (2005) by Deb O — 10 Jun 2010

This was a fantastic documentary!!! Please watch it!!

This review of The Boys of Baraka (2005) was written by Deb O on 10 Jun 2010.

The Boys of Baraka has generally received positive reviews.

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By Michael H (3,299) on 08 Dec 2007

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By Stasi M (30) on 25 Aug 2007

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By Karien V (26) on 21 Apr 2008

Not really my cup of tea but it was cool to see the changes in the boys once they left Baltimore for Africa…

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By Brandon K (542) on 19 Feb 2009

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By Schuyler H (4) on 13 Nov 2007

If this movie doesn't move you it is possible that you don't have a soul…

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By Romane A (10) on 29 Jul 2007

This is dynamite stuff, from the same people (I'm told) who did Jesus Camp, which was awesome…

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By Ian S (969) on 01 Jul 2009

Watched this in class. it made me lol. this kid is like YO MAN, I WAS JUST IN MY HOUSE WATCHING 8 MILE WHEN I HERD MY SCHOOL WAS SHUT DOWN…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 23 Jun 2007

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By Brooke C (29) on 20 Oct 2007

This movie is eye opening and breath Taking! We need programs like this all over the world to help the boys and girls of our world…

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