The film follows the young people as they travel from their homes in Colombia to the historic Hague Appeal for Peace, where they meet with Queen Noor of Jordan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and inspiring Nobel Laureates. In transforming themselves from potential casualties into Nobel Prize nominees, these children are defying expectations. They are proving that children of war can become young soldiers of peace. The film, which provides a template for the constructive use of nonviolence, was produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Kyra Thompson, and will air on CNN's Perspectives Series

Youth, children, rights, political development, tolerance.

Turner Learning has created a web site in connection with the film which will be up for at least a year. The site is to be used in schools, geared for Grade 9 and above. Teachers can video the film and use the site to construct lessons. Link to: Soldiers of Peace: A Children's Crusade Click here for website.