We all need someone to watch over us, and in these films from seven countries, we meet kids, parents, and friends who teach each other important lessons about love, understanding and growing up. With love and support, youth can overcome challenges both big and small, to follow their dreams. This program begins and ends with documentaries about kids who live in conflict zones — where even more support and help is needed.

Can You See the Future?
Ismet Kale, Turkey, 2017

Cup of Tea
Jitendra Rai, India, 2016

Sammy Paramaribo: Bittersweet
Barbara Bredero, The Netherlands and Suriname, 2015

The Autograph
Mohit Modi, India, 2016

Riceballs
Shingo Usami, Australia, 2015

Scrap Dolls
Aude Cuenod, USA, 2016

Spotlight on Merna
Mirjam Marks, The Netherlands, 2016

Ages 7 and up. 71 min.

Two films are non-verbal. One in English. Three films in Arabic and English, Hindi and English, and Dutch with English subtitles.