Documentary

This short film is based on a rhythmic poem by Jenifer Toksvig. Jenifer was inspired by stories and first-hand testimonies from refugees forced to flee their homes and items they took with them. The film is based on a rhythmic poem entitled ‘What They Took With Them’ by Jenifer Toksvig. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett is joined by actors Keira Knightley, Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Stanley Tucci, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kit Harington, Douglas Booth and Jesse Eisenberg, and writer Neil Gaiman, to perform a spoken word poem in support of the #WithRefugees campaign. 5:25

The parallel stories, told in their own words, of Ahmad, a Syrian child and Harry, a WWII child refugee, illustrating the challenges that refugees continue to face. 2 min