The Tentmakers of Cairo

The Tentmakers of Cairo (2015)

April 21st, 20151h 40min

Documentary
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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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