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TVO Documentary Nekai Walks
This documentary highlights the resilience and the road to recovery of the then 15 year-old Nekai who was the victim of a drive by shooting.
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Featured Documentary
Nekai Walks
A TVO Docs film
'Nekai Walks,' highlights the resilience and the road to recovery of the then 15 year-old Nekai who was the innocent victim of a drive by shooting in Toronto's North West. The documentary also highlights the many programming and services YAAACE provides to children, youth and residence in the community.
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