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Whole
Growing up in the suburbs, 12 year old Brandon Moore feels like he's maybe missing parts of his Blackness. When his friend's aunt accidentally takes him into a part of Chicago where he's not supposed to go, Brandon discovers that maybe he's not missing anything at all. Maybe he's Whole.
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a deeply personal and unflinching look at the experiences of children in Sri Lanka who have lost limbs to landmines. Director Jude Ratnam, who himself lost a leg to a landmine, interviews these children and their families, providing a raw and emotional account of their resilience and the devastating impact of conflict. The film explores their daily struggles, their hopes for the future, and the broader socio-political context of landmine warfare.
Critical Reception
Whole received critical acclaim for its powerful and moving portrayal of child victims of landmines in Sri Lanka. Reviewers lauded its raw honesty, emotional depth, and the director's courageous personal perspective. The film was particularly praised for bringing attention to a critical humanitarian issue through intimate storytelling, though its graphic nature was also noted.
What Reviewers Say
A profoundly moving and essential documentary.
Highlights the devastating human cost of landmines through intimate personal stories.
Offers a powerful testament to the resilience of children in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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Fun Fact
Director Jude Ratnam, who lost a leg to a landmine in 1985, directed this film himself and features in it as he interviews other child amputees.
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