A Refuge of Scouting

In suburban Colorado, an all-refugee Scout troop transforms survival, displacement, and cultural isolation into a new vision of American identity and belonging.

A Refuge of Scouting is a documentary film about the reshaping of a traditional American identity through the lens of an all-refugee scouting troop. Based in Aurora, Colorado, this unique troop is a rarity of scouting and provides a safe space for some of the most vulnerable populations – refugees.

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A Refuge of Scouting (Trailer)

In suburban Colorado, an all-refugee Scout troop transforms survival, displacement, and cultural isolation into a new vision of American identity and belonging.
Filmmaker: Pat Clark, Ross Taylor
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