
The Children of Central City
7/15/2019 | 18m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the impact growing up surrounded by violence in inner city, New Orleans.
The film provides an in-depth look at the impact of growing up surrounded by violence in one of New Orleans' most crime-riddled neighborhoods. The film takes you to the playing field, the classrooms, players’ homes and the offices of the social workers whose attempts to treat the children's post-traumatic stress are repeatedly thwarted by state budget cuts to mental healthcare.
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The Children of Central City
7/15/2019 | 18m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
The film provides an in-depth look at the impact of growing up surrounded by violence in one of New Orleans' most crime-riddled neighborhoods. The film takes you to the playing field, the classrooms, players’ homes and the offices of the social workers whose attempts to treat the children's post-traumatic stress are repeatedly thwarted by state budget cuts to mental healthcare.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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