Garbage Dreams

"Raised in the Trash Trade"

Jul 31 2009 N/A 1h 19m
Documentary

GARBAGE DREAMS follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village. It is the home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Egypt's 'garbage people.' When their community is suddenly faced with the globalization of their trade, each boy is forced to make choices that will impact his life and the future of his community.

Plot

GARBAGE DREAMS follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village. It is the home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Egypt's 'garbage people.' When their community is suddenly faced with the globalization of their trade, each boy is forced to make choices that will impact his life and the future of his community.

Written by

Mai Iskander

Directed by

Mai Iskander

Cast

N/A

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

13 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
163
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA