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Premiered: September 12, 2006 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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Dear Viewer

"The deeper understanding we gleaned about poverty was directly linked to our absolute shock at what the public education system fails to offer inner-city youth." Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady share their thoughts about the film in this letter to viewers. | »

Filmmaker Interview

"These boys represent the potential that inner-city African-American kids have." Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about the making "The Boys of Baraka." Read their responses to viewer questions| »

Production Journal

Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about their stylistic choices, and how they developed trust with the boys in the film. | »

About the Filmmakers

Find out more about "The Boys of Baraka" filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, their other work and upcoming projects. |  »

'The Boys of Baraka' filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
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Posted August 31, 2006

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