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Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family (1993): Cast & Box Office

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Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family is a 1993 documentary directed by Andrew Young and Susan Todd, starring Angela Capra. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1,738 worldwide.

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Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Directors
Andrew Young and Susan Todd
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family About?

The premise of Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family without spoilers.

A documentary exploring daily life in the crowded slums of Palermo, Sicily, as it returns to the family first presented in Michael Roemer’s 1961 film. Through new interviews and contemporary footage, it examines how the family’s fortunes and the neighborhood have evolved over the decades, with Robert Young—father and father‑in‑law of the directors—providing a personal link between past and present.

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • family relationships
  • palermo italy
  • flashback
  • poverty
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family Cast

Angela Capra stars in Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family. Directed by Andrew Young and Susan Todd.

From the directors

More from Andrew Young and Susan Todd

More films directed by Andrew Young and Susan Todd, best-rated first: Disturbing the Peace, Wings Over Water, Lalaloopsy: Band Together and Lives in Hazard.

Box office

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family Box Office

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family grossed $1,738 worldwide.

1993 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7K

US & Canada
$1.7K

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FAQ

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family?

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family released?

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family was released on January 21, 1993.

Who directed Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family?

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family was directed by Andrew Young and Susan Todd.

More films by Andrew Young

Who is in the cast of Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family?

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family stars Angela Capra.

How much did Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family make at the box office?

Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family grossed $1,738 worldwide.

Does Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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