After learning of Africa's deadly lack of clean water, Canadian first-grader Ryan Hreljac worked tirelessly to save money to build a well in Uganda. Now, thanks to a neighbor's donation of frequent flyer miles, Ryan will see the fruits of his labor. Join the remarkable boy on an emotional journey as he receives a hero's welcome in Africa and is greeted warmly by his longtime pen pal Jimmy in this inspirational documentary.
Ryan Hreljac
Self
After learning of Africa's deadly lack of clean water, Canadian first-grader Ryan Hreljac worked tirelessly to save money to build a well in Uganda. Now, thanks to a neighbor's donation of frequent flyer miles, Ryan will see the fruits of his labor. Join the remarkable boy on an emotional journey as he receives a hero's welcome in Africa and is greeted warmly by his longtime pen pal Jimmy in this inspirational documentary.
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The true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker who finds God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been kidnapped and pressed into duty as soldiers.