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Children of Haiti

In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. Follow three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance in Children of Haiti.

Children of Haiti - Trailer

4m 36s

In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets day and night. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. This film follows three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance.

Previews + Extras

  • Children of Haiti: The Health of Denick and His Friends: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Children of Haiti: The Health of Denick and His Friends

    S12 E11 - 2m 22s

    In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets day and night. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. This film follows three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance.

  • Children of Haiti: Nickenson's Little Hope: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Children of Haiti: Nickenson's Little Hope

    S12 E11 - 1m 59s

    In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets day and night. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. This film follows three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance.

  • Children of Haiti: Twice Orphaned: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Children of Haiti: Twice Orphaned

    S12 E11 - 2m 10s

    In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets day and night. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. This film follows three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance.

  • Children of Haiti: 500,000 Orphans: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Children of Haiti: 500,000 Orphans

    S12 E11 - 2m 33s

    In the midst of Haiti's lush mountains and historical relics is an epidemic of over 500,000 orphan children who wander the streets day and night. Known as the "soulless" and forgotten by their own people, they do what they must to survive each day. This film follows three teenage boys who share a common dream of education, government assistance, and social acceptance.

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