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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.

07/15/2019 | Expired 07/15/2021

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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.

07/15/2019 | Expired 07/15/2021

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