Beasts of No Nation hits Netflix

Beasts of No Nation hits Netflix
Beasts of No Nation hits Netflix

Beasts of No Nation hits Netflix

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The new film “Beasts of No Nation” recounts the story of Agu, a child soldier who has been taken from his family in an unknown African country. The film is based on the novel Beasts of No Nation by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala. The film stars Idris Elba, who plays the Commandant, the man in charge of recruiting and training child warriors. Film contributor, Milos Stehlik of Facets Multimedia, joins us to discuss the film. (AP Photo)