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- Cultural Differences - Watch as the Lost Boys experience for the first time what most American's take for granted and as they gain valuable insight on American 'norms'.
- From Sudan to the United States - Sudan's civil war forced over 25,000 Lost Boys to trek across sub-Saharan Africa in search of safety. Hear their stories from Kakuma Refugee camp.
- Responsibility and Leadership - Now a grown man living in the United States, John Dau helps his friends and family back home and raising awareness about the Sudan in America.
- Sense of Place and Community - In America, the Lost Boys reflect on the culture they left behind and reminisce about life back in Sudan.
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