The Little Hands

At a glance

The Little Hands, is a 1996 Palestinian movie, directed by Abdel Salam Shehada. with a runtime of 27 minutes.

Overview

The Little Hands is a moving documentary that explores the phenomenon of child labor in Gaza through the deeply personal stories of four children pushed into the workforce at a young age by forces beyond their control. The film examines the economic hardship, social instability, and political conditions that rob children of their childhoods, while also considering the lasting impact on their families and on Gazan society as a whole. By giving these children a voice, The Little Hands transforms a statistic into a human story — a sober and compassionate account of innocence sacrificed to circumstance, and an urgent record of life under prolonged siege and conflict.

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