Highlights a day in the life of a ten-year-old boy who lives in the slums of Bangkok, Thailand. Examines the problems of rural people who have moved to the city without job skills or money. Motivates discussion about the rights and responsibilities of children in different types of family and community situations. Helps to build understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Stimulates concern for children who are denied basic rights and opportunities. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506566
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bangkok (Thailand)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Children - Thailand
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Rural conditions
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Employment
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty - Children
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural-urban migration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Thailand - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Thailand - Social conditions
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Thailand
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children's rights
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)