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      Children in the Crossfire

      1984 1h 40m Drama List
      Reviews Four children from conflict-torn Northern Ireland -- some Catholic, some Protestant -- become involved in an organization that takes them away from their troubled hometown of Belfast to spend a summer in California. On this neutral ground, the kids can sort out what they've been taught about their country's ongoing religion-rooted unrest. As the kids adjust to their new surroundings, they begin to gain new perspectives on the strife in Belfast and the vicious cycle of hatred. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Realistic, simple, shows how those of different religious backgrounds during a time of war can come together as children in America to accept each other in-spite of their beliefs. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Four children from conflict-torn Northern Ireland -- some Catholic, some Protestant -- become involved in an organization that takes them away from their troubled hometown of Belfast to spend a summer in California. On this neutral ground, the kids can sort out what they've been taught about their country's ongoing religion-rooted unrest. As the kids adjust to their new surroundings, they begin to gain new perspectives on the strife in Belfast and the vicious cycle of hatred.
      Director
      George Schaefer
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 23, 2005
      Runtime
      1h 40m