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2012
Not Rated
MAD Solutions
1 h 22 m

2012
Not Rated
MAD Solutions
1 h 22 m

In My Mother's Arms

Summary Husham works tirelessly to build the hopes, dreams and prospects of the 32 damaged children of war, under his care at a small orphanage in Baghdad’s most dangerous district. Against this threatening backdrop, with funds running desperately low, the bittersweet dramas of childhood play out: 7-year-old SAIF can only remember his dead mothe...

Directed By: Mohamed Al Daradji, Atia Jbara Al-Darraji

2012
Not Rated
MAD Solutions
1 h 22 m

2012
Not Rated
MAD Solutions
1 h 22 m

In My Mother's Arms

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Summary Husham works tirelessly to build the hopes, dreams and prospects of the 32 damaged children of war, under his care at a small orphanage in Baghdad’s most dangerous district. Against this threatening backdrop, with funds running desperately low, the bittersweet dramas of childhood play out: 7-year-old SAIF can only remember his dead mothe...

Directed By: Mohamed Al Daradji, Atia Jbara Al-Darraji

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Saif Husham

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Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
4 Reviews

20% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
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20% Mixed
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The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 10, 2012

Few will fail to be moved by this portrait of selflessness in the face of near insurmountable odds.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

Oct 8, 2012

Throughout, it becomes clear that both the film and its subject are defined by the necessity of multitasking.

By Glenn Heath Jr. FULL REVIEW

Oct 2, 2012

Husham's efforts might be a drop in the bucket, but that only makes them more worthy of documenting, perhaps even celebrating.

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Oct 2, 2012

Roughly-made but illuminating, the Iraq documentary In My Mother's Arms is a brief immersion into life in a Baghdad boys' orphanage.

By Liam Lacey FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Oct 8, 2012

In My Mother's Arms takes a distressing snapshot of an ongoing struggle.

By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Al Jazeera English, Human Film, Iraq Al-Rafidain

Release Date Oct 5, 2012

Duration 1 h 22 m

Rating Not Rated

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Awards

Asia Pacific Screen Awards

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

CPH:DOX

• 1 Nomination

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