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The Boys of Baraka (2005): Ratings & Box Office
The Boys of Baraka is a 2005 documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $323,860 worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Directors
- Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Boys of Baraka About?
The premise of The Boys of Baraka without spoilers.
This moving documentary follows twenty boys from Baltimore's inner city as they journey to Baraka boarding school in Kenya. The twelve-year-olds, identified as "at-risk," leave behind the challenges of their urban environment for a structured academic setting. The experience proves transformative, highlighting the personal growth of four boys as they confront freedom and discipline while striving for a better future.
The Boys of Baraka Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- baltimore maryland
- urban setting
- education
- african american
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Crew
The Director of The Boys of Baraka
Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.
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Co-director Heidi Ewing -
Co-director Rachel Grady
From the directors
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Ratings
The Boys of Baraka Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boys of Baraka 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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Box office
The Boys of Baraka Box Office
The Boys of Baraka grossed $323,860 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$323.9K
- US & Canada
- $323.9K
Cars
Cars in The Boys of Baraka
9 cars on screen, including the 1955 Velocette MAC 350 and the 1979 Austin Allegro 3.
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1955 Velocette MAC 350 Important role -
1979 Austin Allegro 3 Minor role -
1986 Ford Transit MkII Minor role -
1981 Leyland Atlantean AN68B/1R Background role
Details
The Boys of Baraka Also Known As
Also known as “נערי באראכה”.
- Also known as
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- נערי באראכה
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FAQ
The Boys of Baraka FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Boys of Baraka, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boys of Baraka?
The Boys of Baraka runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Boys of Baraka released?
The Boys of Baraka was released on November 30, 2005.
Who directed The Boys of Baraka?
The Boys of Baraka was directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.
More films by Heidi Ewing How much did The Boys of Baraka make at the box office?
The Boys of Baraka grossed $323,860 worldwide.
How is The Boys of Baraka rated?
The Boys of Baraka has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 71 on Metacritic.
Does The Boys of Baraka have a post-credit scene?
No. The Boys of Baraka has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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