Students and teachers interested in the topic of child labor will be glad to know that there are many film resources available. Here are 11 films that can be especially useful for learning and discussion.

• The Harvest (La Cosecha) (2011)
  A documentary exposing the harsh conditions faced by child migrant farmworkers in the U.S. This film was produced by Eva Longoria and others.
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• Children of Bal Ashram (2019)
  A short documentary highlighting the struggles of children in an Indian shelter home.
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• Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers (2025)
  A docuseries that explores the impact of social media fame on children, touching on the exploitation that often occurs.
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• Anuja (2024)
  The story of a gifted 9-year-old who works in a garment factory in India and perseveres to attend school. This film was nominated for an academy award.
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• Stolen Childhoods (2005)
  The first feature documentary revealing child labor practices around the world.
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• The Dark Side of Chocolate (2010)
  This documentary investigates child labor in the cocoa industry of West Africa.
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• The Price of Free (2018)
  Follows Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi and his fight against child labor and slavery.
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• Rescuing Emmanuel (2009)
  Follows the lives of street kids in Kenya, Brazil, Mexico, India, Indonesia, and the United States. In the documentary, they meet Emmanuel and help him attend school.
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• Kavi (2009)
  The story of a boy who attempts to escape bonded labor to pursue education in India.
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• The Breadwinner (2017)
  An animated film about a girl in Afghanistan who disguises herself as a boy to provide for her family.
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• Knots: A Forced Marriage Story (2020)
  A documentary uncovering the realities of forced child marriage around the world through survivor testimony.
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