"We Became Fragments" is a short documentary about Syrian teenager Ibraheem Sarhan as he comes of age in Winnipeg, Canada.
After losing his mother and four siblings in a bombing that left him injured, Ibraheem and his father make a new life despite the heartbreak of leaving their home behind.
The film follows Ibraheem through his first week of high school in Winnipeg. It's a story about loss, resilience, and one young man’s identity as he adapts to a new country while his home is at war.
Samantha Power met Ibraheem Sarhan in 2014 after his home in Syria was bombed. Here, having watched this Op-Doc film, she reflects on his progress.
Luisa Conlon, Lacy Jane Roberts, and Hanna Miller were selected as finalists in the Excellence in International Reporting category.
The makers of award-winning documentary 'We Became Fragments' talked with middle schoolers in Washington, D.C about exploring the world through film.
"We Became Fragments" was nominated for Best Short at the most prestigious award dedicated to the documentary genre.
"We Became Fragments" won Best Documentary at LA Shorts Fest, qualifying for the Oscars.
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