In the year 2000, it was estimated that some 300,000 children were serving as soldiers in armed conflicts in more than thirty countries around the world. Almost half of them were engaged in various conflicts on the African continent.

Inspired by his own war-torn upbringing, Aduaka's film is the story of seven year-old Ezra, who is kidnapped by rebels on the way to school.

After he was taken into the jungle and trained as a soldier, Ezra finds himself seven years later in front of a "Truth and Reconciliation Commission," which asks him to piece together a maze of facts surrounding the night of a devastating attack on a village.

What is presented as a confession turns into a trial as his mute sister chooses to reveal a secret kept from her brother.

Winner of the grand prize at the 2007 FESPACO film festival, Ezra is a hard-hitting film but deals with its difficult and relevant subject matter in a poignant and sensitive fashion.

Screening followed by panel discussion. Speakers include Usifu Jalloh, Sierre Leonean performer & Ellie Smith, International Human Rights Lawyer

More Events as part of Africa in Motion:

• Wed 10 Dec: Film: As Old As My Tongue + Live Music!
• Thu 11 Dec: Reel Lives: Family Screening (4pm)
• Thu 11 Dec: Film: Ezra (7pm)
• Sat 13 Dec: Volunteer Induction (11am)
• Sun 14 Dec: International Interactive Film Workshop (2pm)
• Sun 14 Dec: Film: Clouds Over Conakry (5pm)
• Sun 14 Dec: Closing Night Party! Film: Sms Sugar Man (7.30pm) + African DJ!

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