Independent Lens

Garbage Dreams

Season 11, Episode 22 of 26

Filmed over four years, GARBAGE DREAMS follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village, a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo. When their community is suddenly faced with the globalization of its trade, each of the teenage boys is forced to make choices that will impact his future and the survival of his community.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
12/10/2012
11 p.m.
12/16/2012
9 p.m.
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