This feature documentary exposes the little-known tragedy of girl soldiers in Uganda. How can they learn to live normal lives again after being abducted and trained to become killing machines? Clinging to their dreams, Grace, Milly and Lucy are trying to restore meaning to their lives and break the silence surrounding the fate of a sacrificed generation.
Have students write first impressions and questions while viewing, and opt to extend into personal essays or poetry. Group research topics can include: the role of women in Ugandan society; the current situation in Uganda; existence of child soldiers today; child soldier awareness groups. Film students can examine effective documentary strategies for presenting controversial topics, and ask: should documentary contain a bias? Can documentary be neutral? How can documentary help change society?