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2022116 minPGdocumentary

Far.Go.Bots

2022116 minPGdocumentary

Thirteen-year-old children in Romani communities often drop out of school to marry, but the first-ever Roma Robotics team defies this norm.

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Angelos Tsaousis

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Thirteen-year-old children in Romani communities often drop out of school to marry, but the first-ever Roma Robotics team defies this norm.

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Angelos Tsaousisdirector

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A group of children from the first Roma Robotics team faces challenges in their community. Many Romani children typically leave school at age 13 to marry. These children travel to the USA to participate in robotics competitions. They strive to finish their education and alter the course of their lives. Directed by Angelos Tsaousis, Far.Go.Bots shows their efforts over 116 minutes. The film documents their experience against the backdrop of societal norms.

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