Lost Boys of Sudan (2003)

Directors:

Megan Mylan
Jon Shenk

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Lost Boys of Sudan is a feature-length documentary that follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to America...

Plot Keywords:

Refugee | Africa | Sudan | Sudanese | High School

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Santino Majok Chuor	...	Himself
Peter Kon Dut

Directed by
Megan Mylan
Jon Shenk

Produced by
Kelly Davis	....	associate producer
Megan Mylan	....	producer
Frances Reid	....	executive producer
Jon Shenk	....	producer

Cinematography by
Jon Shenk

Film Editing by
Mark Becker
Kim Roberts

Sound Department
Steve Limonoff	....	sound editor

Visual Effects by
James Kenney	....	poster design
Gregory Tuzin	....	visual effects director

Camera and Electrical Department
Michael Chin	....	additional cinematographer
Nick Doob	....	additional cinematographer
Johnny Symons	....	additional cinematographer

Other crew
Terry L. James	....	digital film transfer

Production Companies

• Actual Films
• Principe Productions

Distributors

• Shadow Distribution

Other Companies

• Goldcrest Post Production New York  on-line editing

Also Known As:

Runtime:

USA:87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Arabic | Dinka | Swahili

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Houston, Texas, USA

Company:

Actual Films

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV)

Don't let this one slip past you

If you have not heard of this film, it follows two Sudanese refugees from a refugee camp in Africa to America, where they convince themselves they will find success and riches. Life is harder than expected in the states, and this film beautifully captures the frustration felt when things are not going right. The lives are captured so well many moments seem scripted because they're so perfect. Whether it be on the job, at school, or the time in between, the two boys, Peter and Santino, are very honest with the filmmakers, and make some very thought-provoking comments about life in the states. It's one of the only documentaries I can recall that, when it ended, I wanted it to go on for another two hours. It might be difficult to find this movie cause it didn't get great distribution, but check your local "art house" or independent theater and give this one a go (side note, if you're reading this when it's already on video then definitely it's worth a rent). Rating: 28/40