It Takes a Child
Synopsis
At the age of 12, child activist Craig Kielburger, began his extraordinary fight against child labour. He went to India to find out about the realities of children who are forced to work in the carpet trade. He confronted the Canadian Prime Minister and then he toured the world, speaking out wherever he could. The film explores the complex issue of working children, and looks at “Free The Children” – the movement Craig and his school friends founded. Shot in India, Brazil & the Philippines.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judy Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Judy Jackson
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- It Takes a Child
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Judy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judy Jackson
Judy Jackson
Mark Korven
Mike Ellis, Stieg Forsberg, Kate Gillen, Judy Jackson, Brian Sewell
Nick Hector
Judy Jackson, Deborah Parks
Department Leadership Roster
Judy Jackson
Director
Judy Jackson
Writer
Judy Jackson
Producer
Deborah Parks
Producer
Nick Hector
Editor
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
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What is It Takes a Child about?
At the age of 12, child activist Craig Kielburger, began his extraordinary fight against child labour. He went to India to find out about the realities of children who are forced to work in the carpet trade. He confronted the Canadian Prime Minister and then he toured the world, speaking out wherever he could. The film explores the complex issue of working children, and looks at “Free The Children” – the movement Craig and his school friends founded. Shot in India, Brazil & the Philippines.
Who directed It Takes a Child?
It Takes a Child was directed by Judy Jackson.
Who stars in It Takes a Child?
The principal cast of It Takes a Child includes Jennifer Dale.
When was It Takes a Child released and how long is it?
It Takes a Child was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for It Takes a Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Takes a Child was composed by Mark Korven.