Since its world premiere on the festival circuit in February, C. Karim Chrobog's War Child has received numerous awards and critical accolades from Bologna to New York. The film is an inspirational portrait of London based hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a former Sudanese child soldier that has been able to create a new life for himself through music. In 2006, as the featured musical performer at the All Roads Film Festival, Jal moved audiences from L.A. to D.C. Footage captured from his D.C. performance at National Geographic Headquarters actually made it into the final cut of the film, providing a glimpse into the physical presence and lyrical skills of this talented artist.
The film is currently screening in Washington D.C. at Landmark's E. Street Cinema.
