Crayons and Paper
"Years of war and Genocide. Hundreds of crayons. One pediatrician who made a difference."
Originally released in 2009. Crayons and Paper is a documentary film. directed by Bruce David Janu. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Crayons and Paper follows Dr. Jerry Ehrlich, a New Jersey pediatrician who worked with Doctors Without Borders in war zones including Sri Lanka, Haiti, the Caucasus, and Darfur. Alongside medical care, he gave children crayons and paper, encouraging them to draw their experiences. The resulting images—bombings, shootings, and burning villages—offer a raw, heartbreaking glimpse into the impact of war on children. These drawings serve as powerful testimonies, capturing trauma that words cannot. This short film tells Dr. Jerry’s story and honors the children whose art bears witness to the horrors of conflict.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2009
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bell, Book and Camera Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crayons and Paper about?
Crayons and Paper follows Dr. Jerry Ehrlich, a New Jersey pediatrician who worked with Doctors Without Borders in war zones including Sri Lanka, Haiti, the Caucasus, and Darfur. Alongside medical c...
Who directed Crayons and Paper?
Crayons and Paper was directed by Bruce David Janu.
How long is Crayons and Paper?
Crayons and Paper has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Crayons and Paper released?
Crayons and Paper was released on January 1, 2009 in theaters.