Gypsy Child Thieves
This World examines the shocking phenomenon of Romanian Gypsy children across Europe forced to beg and steal, and the racism and discrimination suffered by the Romani people.
International investigative documentary series.
With extraordinary access to the closed world of Europe's Gypsies, as well as dramatic covert footage, This World examines how Romanian Gypsy children across the continent are forced to beg and steal, often for the profit of organised crime. The film also highlights the racism and discrimination suffered by the Romani people and efforts to integrate them into mainstream culture.
From Madrid to Milan to Romania, film maker Liviu Tipurita uncovers a shocking phenomenon of children trafficked to beg and steal.
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Gypsy Child Thieves
Duration: 01:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Liviu Tipurita |
| Producer | Liviu Tipurita |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Hetherington |
Broadcast
- Wed 2 Sep 2009 19:00麻豆社 Two except Yorkshire
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