A Child Went Forth
A Child Went Forth
| 01 November 1941 (USA)
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A line from Whitman, "There was a child went forth every day," starts this film: a visit to a farm that's a summer camp and progressive school for exploration and discovery. The children, as young as two or three, have room and time to question, wonder, and learn. We build a wading pool, use tools, climb and swing, bath a dog - and learn to live together. There are spats, and little adult interference. A tree house sparks children's imagination. They visit a neighboring farm, play with the animals and ride on a tractor that's plowing. They eat and nap. There's story time, easels for art, and a lollipop. It's the perfect place for city children to be safe from bombardment, says the narrator.

Reviews
Usamah Harvey

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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Adeel Hail

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

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Yash Wade

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

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Scarlet

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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