The Harsh Realities of the Nonfictional World

Although I haven't seen the movie Slumdog Millionaire yet, I've heard much about what a great and inspiring film it is. But today I ran across the below article, which shows yet another example of how, no matter how harsh or scary or sad a story we writers spin from the depths of our own imagination, it's never as incredibly moving or horrible or disturbing as what real life holds.

'Slumdog Millionaire' kid stars face uphill battle
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hEWAjBZS2Oz0DaQiNTvjDums9enQD96DGV280