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John Bul Dau never wanted to be famous. If his name is unfamiliar, it won't be for long: He's one of the three stars of God Grew Tired of Us, a documentary about his years as a Sudanese Lost Boy. After numerous public speaking engagements across the country and a published memoir, Dau has earned fame in his own right. "What I want to be is a star of helping people, not a star of making money. If I can use all of my life to help people, that's what I want," Dau said from his home in Eastwood.
Beyond this philanthropic goal, the night allows those unfamiliar with the Lost Boys' story to experience it. The book and movie follow Dau as he adjusts to life in Syracuse, as well as two other Sudanese refugees who were relocated to Pittsburgh. "I hope people will come and see it firsthand. I think that is a huge contribution to resolving the problem in Africa," Dau said referring to the continued persecution of Southern Sudanese citizens by the North. "If you can't go and shoot there, as the military, this is your chance to shoot here. This is your chance to participate."Catholic Charities, a national organization with a branch in Syracuse, has given more than 300 refugees homes in Syracuse. Its workers provide a friendly ear for the new arrivals. "People don't talk about {their time in Kakukma} enough. The guys don't talk about it," said Pinyoun, volunteer coordinator for Catholic Charities. "I think it was kind of like being in jail. You don't want to think about it that much. You're glad you got through it and maybe it made you stronger. But not that many pleasant things happened."See the full content of this document
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John Bul Dau never wanted to be famous. If his name is unfamiliar, it won't be for long: He's one of the three stars of God Grew Tired of Us, a documentary about his years as a Sudanese Lost Boy. After numerous public speaking engagements across the country and a published memoir, Dau...
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