20 May 2008
Johnny Mad Dog
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.
Ezra
Ezra is kidnapped as a boy by a rebel group and has to testify later about the brutal experience of becoming a child soldier.
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Mamoudu Turay Kamara Ezra
Mariame N'Diaye Onitcha
Mamusu Kallon Mariam
Merveille Lukeba Moses
Richard Gant Mac Mondale
Mercy Ojelade Cynthia
Cleophas Kabasita Judge Naim
Peter Odeke Snake Savimbi
Wale Ojo Blackjesus
Emile Abossolo M'bo
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