Shado'man (2013)

Shado'man (2013) poster

In Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, a group of friends lives on the streets. They call themselves the Freetown Streetboys, even though there are some women among them as well. Suley, Lama, David, Alfred, Shero and Sarah have all faced enormous physical and psychological challenges, and have been abandoned by the world around them. Without commentary and in poetic, cinematic images, the camera records the dark environment that they inhabit. The group shares their heartrending stories of the precarious nature of life in this complex country. But there is also room for everyday personal struggles, such as starting relationships, how to bring up children (or not), and sex.

Director: Boris Gerrets
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Oleg Karavaichuk
Country: France, Netherlands
Original Language: en

Keywords

homelessness, sierra leone, krio

More Films by Director: Boris Gerrets
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shado'man about?
In Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, a group of friends lives on the streets. They call themselves the Freetown Streetboys, even though there are some women among them as well. Suley, Lama, David, Alfred, Shero and Sarah have all faced enormous physical and psychological challenges, and have been abandoned by the world around them. Without commentary and in poetic, cinematic images, the camera records the dark environment that they inhabit. The group shares their heartrending stories of the precarious nature of life in this complex country. But there is also room for everyday personal struggles, such as starting relationships, how to bring up children (or not), and sex.
Who directed Shado'man?
Shado'man was directed by Boris Gerrets.
How long is Shado'man?
Shado'man has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Shado'man?
Shado'man is a Documentary film.
Where was Shado'man produced?
Shado'man was produced in France, Netherlands.