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Children in the Crossfire

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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.

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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
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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