Review of These Birds Walk (2012) by Ethan_G — 11 Mar 2014
A masterpiece. There has, perhaps, never been a greater documentary made on the effects of poverty on children in the Third World. By eschewing statistics, and interviews, "These Birds Walk" simply points the camera (the cinematography is breathtaking) and watches.
Emotions of disbelief, shock, and helplessness follow, as you watch a group of runaway children in Karachi, Pakistan, navigate a broken shell of a nation, and on a smaller scale, of family. These aren't kids; these 8 year olds are already adults, ripped from childhood and already gathering in groups to discuss politics and religion, to break into sectarian groups as their parents do.
It is absolutely heartbreaking and devastating.
This review of These Birds Walk (2012) was written by Ethan_G on 11 Mar 2014.
These Birds Walk has generally received very positive reviews.
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