Speak Like a Child

1998 | 77 minutes | 4.0 ★ (2)

Speak Like a Child
  • Overview

    Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.

  • Release Date

    04 September 1998

  • DirectingJohn Akomfrah
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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