A Child Is A Child
(Because Of Other People)

Vuleka’s acclaimed documentary film, A Child Is A Child (because of other people), is available for purchase on DVD and video with a Facilitator’s Guide, in English and Zulu for use in group and educational settings. This documentary is a crucial part of any collection which aims to educate, inform and raise awareness and support for and about orphaned and vulnerable children in Southern Africa.

This real-life narrative follows children from all ages and backgrounds as they discover the circumstances of South African children and come to realise, through each other, that – in the words of the theme song to this documentary, “A child Is a child because of other people”. Not only is this DVD emotive and entertaining, but educational and informative.

In “capturing the unheard voices of children” (Daily News, Durban, 24 June 2005), this film explores the joys of childhood and the crossing of society’s class barriers, as well as issues of bereavement, abandonment and HIV/AIDS.

The educational value of this film is enhanced by the DVD extras, which include an interview with an HIV positive mother, an interview with an HIV positive child, and a Facilitator’s Guide funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation. This guide consists of basic questions, derived from the movie, which may be used as a guideline to prompt discussion around AIDS and its effects on children and communities.

Please contact us with regards to ordering copies of A Child Is A Child. It is, in terms of both artistry and content, a worthwhile part of any collection.