The Children of Calais
Hope is a powerful ideal. It is a catalyst of unity and an engine for perseverance. The story of Chanukah revolves around hope; it is a tale of light consuming darkness and faith exceeding adversity. But even hope is not ubiquitous. For the refugees currently living in Calais, hope is a precious commodity and disbelief plagues their vocal currency. This is the key message that Sue Clayton’s moving documentary: ‘Calais Children: A Case to Answer’ outlines. The film follows sev