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July 29th, 2008

Lord's Children
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The region of Northern Uganda was ravaged by one of Africa’s longest civil wars until 2006. For over 20 years, more than 65,000 children, some as young as five years old, have been kidnapped by Uganda’s anti-government rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and forced to serve as child soldiers and sex slaves.

Under the command of LRA leader Joseph Kony, these children have been terrorized into committing the worst atrocities, even killing their own families. Lord’s Children follows three former LRA soldiers who escaped from the bush and have since taken refuge in a rehabilitation center.

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#1

08/01/2008 :: 10:52:57 PM
Alan Says:

Extraordinary - to make a work of art and documentation of this important subject.

#2

08/03/2008 :: 01:26:49 PM
ila trivedi Says:

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#3

08/05/2008 :: 07:41:43 PM
Jan Says:

It is so important to document that these three children never lost sight of the fact that they were being forced to commit the atrocities. Having them express this, from their own mouths, touched my heart. I hope everyone who sees this understand what the children are saying, and treat abuse victims all over the world as though they were forced, not as though they participated. Thank you, PBS, for this important work.

#4

08/06/2008 :: 01:08:08 AM
Mary Says:

Thank you for showing this vital documentary on the atrocities in Uganda. It has further my knowledge and understanding about war and sufferance.

#5

08/06/2008 :: 10:03:28 AM
francis Says:

I think its sad that the parents dont want to take the back the children after they were abdocted.

#6

08/08/2008 :: 09:09:31 PM
Moses koech Says:

am a kenyan living in NJ,USA and also a keen viewer of wide angle.i just wanted to thank those of you who are also concerned about Africa in general and willing to help. Tears just rolls down my chics as i watch this films about poverty,diseases,and political chaos in Africa for this are things which we are undergoing in Africa.Thanks you so much

#7

08/11/2008 :: 01:29:01 PM
Dianne Austin Says:

I was extremely with the program and Aaron Brown showing this to the American people. I would like to have a movie of this program for my family or would like to know when it may be viewed again. I think it is vital that Americans realize what is happenting in the world like this! Please email me as to the possibility of a video or another programing of this show. I would like to communicate with Betty Bigombe. Dianne Austin 706 4941343 or 706 3934261 diannewhitehurst@yahoo.com Thanks to the founders and funders for providing this program!

#8

09/11/2008 :: 03:35:35 AM
Andrea Says:

Can someone please inform me on how to get access to watch this video? a_millsy@hotmail.com

#9

10/16/2008 :: 09:23:24 AM
Luis man ! Says:

cool…

#10

10/16/2008 :: 09:24:30 AM
luis man ! Says:

i think thats messed up how no one has heavenly power….evil people who take over

#11

10/24/2008 :: 03:05:09 PM
Joann Bushnell Says:

I feel like I need to work harder at staying informed about what is and has gone on in our world especially with oppression of others. I don’t want to ever become dull to the voice of hurting people.

#12

05/13/2009 :: 01:02:11 AM
Taylor Murdoch Says:

http://www.invisiblechildren.com

A movement for the abducted child soldiers of Northern Uganda

Be the change you wish to see.

#13

05/25/2009 :: 03:55:23 PM
Jiao Xie Says:

I know that people are just people. It’s what they do that makes them good or bad.A moment of love,even in a bad man…can give meaning of life.None of us knows which path will lead us to God. Sometimes i wonder will God ever forgive us for what we’ve done to each other.Then i look around and i realize maybe God Left this place a long time ago.I believe that one day when all wars will come to the end. Hope there to be a better tomorrow for those children , remind us to come together and aim toward a better world.

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