Recommended viewing for anyone concerned about children's issues.
929421
This film is very good and tells the story of how England shipped off thousands of children in foster care to Canada, Australia and Africa because it was cheaper to care for them there and also apparently because it would increase the number of white people in these areas.  It is a hard story to watch, but it is also a bit confusing at times.  As I watched the story, it was clear that you had to know some of the backstory to really understand what was going on and to what places and situations the characters were referring.  As an American, I had not heard of this situation, but after I researched Margaret Humphreys and the Child Migrant Trust the picture was a little more clear.  It seems to be a similar situation to the Orphan Trains in the US, where intentions were good, but follow-up often was inadequate and some children suffered from abuse and exploitation.  It makes me wonder what we might find out about our own Orphan Train history if it could be adequately researched.  This film raises lots of questions about the best way to serve children who become separated from their families when their parents cannot adequately care for them.  Even well meaning policies such as this migration policy can result in the horrific abuse documented in this film.
1284304
Everyone with or even without children should watch this. People can be so mean. I feel this makes you think about your actions and how they can hurt others. Same would go for being kind  This movie had me crying so hard. I asked God to forgive me if I was mean when I was young.  I myself was heavy with glasses so I think I felt for kids that were different I am 57 kids were mean. But kids today are worse and with the media they are blasted with meanness. I'm going to tell my friends on Facebook to watch with their kids
2823173
I have a 13 year old daughter, and I made her watch this movie with me.  At first she did not want to, but within the first 20 minutes of the movie she was comletely captivated by the chain of events that had happened to Melinda.  I believe that all young girls should see this movie, because it is for one awareness, and another they never think that something like this could happen to them.  It is also a good source for victims to see how they can relate and to assist in recovery.  Their lives would be devastated but not over.  It is a parents responsibility to insure awareness of the evils of the world that is out there.
2931756
I really enjoyed this book! It displays some of the dilemma and problems that occur in some neighborhoods all over the world. It demonstrate the importance of seeking help rather its for physical , mental, or emotional abuse and the effect that it has on the generation of children.
333032
Enjoyed watching it. Great message. Great for family viewing.
2237545
I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. My only criticism is that I felt like the characters' individual struggles were not developed well enough in the story. The result was a smattering of their various symptoms of addiction and an easily digestible snapshot of the way addiction affects loved ones. A heavy topic in a film that's easy to watch, starring top notch actors.
433664
People need to be aware of the impact mental illness has on every member of the family. This is an extremely well-done film that should be seen by many - might be good to include in middle school or high school health or psychology classes. Knowledge breeds tolerance.
3060313
Excellent movie. You see what a child goes through when dealing with a parent that has mental illness. I wish there was more movies like this.
3550305
This is a well done film about autism, both about the children who have the condition and the parents who deal with it every day.  My wife works in special education and was pleased by the comprehensive picture it presented of the challenges faced both by the kids and their parents, with the latter sometimes finding that their marriages simply can't survive those challenges.

Myself, I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more of "the musical" in a movie called "Autism: The Musical".  The musical is built up over the course of the movie with frequent title cards that say things like "three weeks before the performance", "two weeks before the performance", etc., yet when we get to the actual musical production performed by the autistic kids, it's just another seven-or-eight-minute vignette among a film comprised of seven-or-eight-minute vignettes.  But that's more of a criticism based on the expectations created by the film's title, rather than a criticism of the film itself.

"Autism: The Musical" looks and sounds great on DVD, and there are a variety of interesting extra features, mostly involving additional scenes of the kids.
4887329
Enjoyed this quite a bit, and fans of Indie movies probably will too. It's an intimate look at the caretakers and the children housed at a rehab center for at risk kids. Nicely done.
1518755
This was a beautiful movie that touches on such a difficult subject. This should be a must see for everyone.
4865069
Everyone should see this documentary and be aware of how this group influences the world in a negative way. Especially the way they treat children
1695339
Hard to believe there are parts of this country that are against sex education.  And though this documentary showed this group of students as involved and caring about this one social issue, it also demonstrated that 'most' of us have our prejudices.  It's worth viewing by proponents of either side of this issue.
2683555
Should be required viewing for students, both genders, from 5th grade through graduation from high school. I am buying it for all my children,grandchildren,and great-grands. Everyone should.
86198
This movie I have watched with my children--hoping that they see how important it is to talk to and mentor our children--even preparing them to be strong during conflict.
4962885
Great film that touches on loss and recovery through connection to support in a way that is meaningful and accessible to children.
4210430
My son has Tourette's and this was recommended to us to view. I would recommend it to families and educators to share.