- Country: Canada, Nepal
- Genres: Documentary
- Release:
- Director: Antonia Thomson
- Writers: Antonia Thomson
- Language: English
- Stars: Amanda Tapping
- Runtime: 52 min
- Awards: N/A
- AKA: What it Takes to be Extraordinary Documentary (Canada)
- Plot:
Nepal is a very tough place to be a child. The people of Nepal have endured decades of political instability and thousands of children are displaced and living in desperate situations. Children sold into child slavery are as young as 6 years of age, others are neglected, abandoned, orphaned. With freedom and a chance to dream... Leaders are born. Nestled in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal, there is a very special place where children are free for the first time. Filmed over the course of 7 years, "What It Takes To Be Extraordinary" shares the story of one inspirational man who is selflessly dedicating his life to educate, empower & care for impoverished children throughout Nepal, and the many stories of this extraordinary family of over 140 children... who are the future of Nepal. -------- Featuring Narration by: Actress Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary, Stargate SG-1 and The X-files) and Musical performances by sitar master Anwar Khurshid (Life of Pi, Kama Sutra and Love Guru). Rogers Documentary Fund grant recipient. CBC documentary channel acquired to air for 6 years prime time late 2016.
- IMDB:tt5499074
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