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In 2013, under the pretense that they would take an extended holiday and return in a month, Mohammad Shasho’s family left their home in Aleppo, Syria. As the conflict in Syria worsened, the temporary flight became a permanent escape.

In this BYkids short documentary, 17-year-old Mohammad Shasho from Syria shares his journey as a refugee in Berlin through film, poetry, and theater.

This BYkids School Guide is designed to help you as an educator expand your students’ use of this film from passive watching to active, deeply personalized learning.

Mohammad Shasho (age 17) made the perilous journey from Syria to Berlin and struggles with his family to set up a new life. Mentored by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Anja Baron, Mo finds his own voice and gives voice to his fellow refugees.