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Films BYkids Season 1, Episode 3: Displaced But Not Defeated
For decades, Civil War in Colombia has displaced thousands of people like 16-year-old María Ceballos, who fled her home when guerrillas killed her father. Moving from gang-infested settlements to over-crowded rooms, María’s family finds comfort among fellow displaced families. Through her lens and mentored by filmmaker Susan Hoenig, María puts a human face on displacement. Watch Films BYkids Season 1, Episode 3 Displaced But Not Defeated in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Films BYkids Season 1, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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