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The Boys of Baraka

The Boys of Baraka

Four "at risk" boys on the brink of adulthood travel from inner-city Baltimore to rural Kenya, hopeful for education and a reversal of their fortunes. »

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Dear Viewer

"I wanted to illustrate the parallel between that void left in my dad's life [by his father's absence] and his role as a father figure in the communities of Chicago and now Vancouver, working with young people, teaching them basketball." Filmmaker Hubert Davis shares his thoughts in this letter to viewers.| »

Filmmaker Interview

"Growing up with my dad often in the spotlight, I felt there was an angle about that story that hadn't been told — the story of my mom and me, and my dad coming into my life when I was 12 years old." Hubert Davis on his experiences making "Hardwood." Read Hubert's responses to questions and comments from viewers. | »

Production Journal

Filmmaker Hubert Davis talks about the decision to break up the story into chapters, like a book.| »

About the Filmmaker

Find out more about Hubert Davis's background and past projects. | »

'Hardwood' filmmaker Hubert Davis
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Posted August 9, 2005 | Updated August 15, 2005

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