Screenies Session 8: 199 Little Heroes Collection

Session 8: 11am am | 7+
199 Little Heroes Collection

Go around the world in 50 mins with children on their way to school. A documentary series that gives a window into children's lives around the world. These short episodes are accessible and engaging.

NZ stories featured:
Lucy - Lucy shows us her unique journey to school through the towering university buildings of Wellington, New Zealand. She shares her story of being Deaf and explains why friendship and acceptance are important to her.

Kevar - Born in Syria, 13 year old Kevar and his family moved to New Zealand from Lebanon in 2018. Kevar shares how his journey to school has changed and what life has been like since moving.

Scarlett - Each morning in the Marlborough Sounds, 12 year old Scarlett travels to school by boat. She shares why protecting nature is so important to her.

Selwyn - 9 year old Selwyn lives on a farm in rural Taranaki. Selwyn travels 50 minutes each morning through winding valleys, handmade tunnels and gravel roads in a van with his mum.

As well as stories from:
Jordan
Laos
Iceland
Japan
Australia
Austria
Mongolia

NZ and international short documentaries | 50 mins | Guidance for younger viewers recommended

As seen on HEIHEI.

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