The Tentmakers of Cairo (2015)
• April 21st, 2015 • 1h 40min
Documentary
Overview
Amid the tumult of the Arab Spring in Cairo, vendors in a small souk observe the political upheaval while seeking to preserve an ancient tradition of fabric making.
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