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It Takes a Child

It Takes a Child

Sep 01, 1998 · 58m

Director

Judy Jackson

Overview

At the age of 12, child activist Craig Kielburger, began his extraordinary fight against child labour. He went to India to find out about the realities of children who are forced to work in the carpet trade. He confronted the Canadian Prime Minister and then he toured the world, speaking out wherever he could. The film explores the complex issue of working children, and looks at “Free The Children” – the movement Craig and his school friends founded. Shot in India, Brazil & the Philippines.

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About It Takes a Child

What is It Takes a Child about?

At the age of 12, child activist Craig Kielburger, began his extraordinary fight against child labour. He went to India to find out about the realities of children who are forced to work in the carpet trade. He confronted the Canadian Prime Minister and then he toured the world, speaking out wherever he could. The film explores the complex issue of working children, and looks at “Free The…

When was It Takes a Child released?

It Takes a Child was released on September 1, 1998.

How long is It Takes a Child?

It Takes a Child runs 58 minutes.

Who directed It Takes a Child?

It Takes a Child was directed by Judy Jackson.

Who is in the cast of It Takes a Child?

The cast of It Takes a Child includes Jennifer Dale (Self - Narrator (voice)).

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