Children of the Light

2014Movie1 h 32 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A cathartic, nostalgic documentary movie about a real life story and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

"Children of the Light" tells the life story of Desmond Tutu of South Africa. With extensive archival footage, family photos and never before seen interviews, this film shares the legacy of one of the greatest peacemakers of our time.

Feels like

  • Desmond Tutu
  • South African History
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Peacemaking
  • Archival Footage
  • Legacy
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • Social Justice
  • Inspirational

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

June 8, 2014 · 1 h 32 min · Documentary

Released
June 8, 2014
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, Tibetan, Xhosa
Made in
United States, Timor-Leste, India, Peru, South Africa, China
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Children of the Light?"

Questions about Children of the Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Children of the Light worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Children of the Light okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Children of the Light?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Children of the Light plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.