I saw this for the first time on HBO this morning. This documentary is a great window into the life of Iraqi kids and family. They try to go on with their life, even with the threat of death everyday. Even going to school every morning is a chance they have to take. While watching the program, I contrasted what it was like for me in my Senior year of high school. It seemed every night when the boys were trying to study, the power would be cut off, or they had to endure nearby shooting.
The star of the show is Mohammed. I don't know anybody who would not like this kid to be their brother or son. He is so full of life and is so caring. Even to the point of crying when he adoptive 'pet' mouse is killed, or concern of the lack of his own facial hair compared to that of his friends. Scenes like those remind you that people are people, no matter where they are. Kids like to have fun, and are worried about many of the same things that other kids worry about. But these kids have to worry about so much more.
The star of the show is Mohammed. I don't know anybody who would not like this kid to be their brother or son. He is so full of life and is so caring. Even to the point of crying when he adoptive 'pet' mouse is killed, or concern of the lack of his own facial hair compared to that of his friends. Scenes like those remind you that people are people, no matter where they are. Kids like to have fun, and are worried about many of the same things that other kids worry about. But these kids have to worry about so much more.