JAPAN PRIZE 2016 Prize Winners
The Best Work in the Pre-school Category
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THE OTHER KIDS
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Entering Organization |
SALON INDIEN FILMS
LA MIRADA OBLICUA AL
JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL |
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Country/Region |
Spain, Qatar |
Media |
Film |
(By Sarah Grafman)
We selected The Other Kids as the best work in the Youth category because it skillfully tells the story of how one little boy creates a "family" and finds hope through playing and loving soccer. The documentary is highly specific, as it shows the challenges faced by a team of Ugandan boys working to use soccer as a path out of poverty. But, it is also universal, as we all seek to develop our strengths and belong to a caring and supportive team. The remarkable cinematography immerses us in the boys' often difficult surroundings. It also documents soccer matches with great verve, cutting back-and-forth between the children and the world-renowned professionals they dream of becoming. This film presents us with a slice of Ugandan life today, and its citizens' hopes for the future. We were impressed by The Other Kids' heart, and how it shows that soccer is not just a game.
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