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200125 minPG-13documentary

Fighting Weapons for Development

200125 minPG-13documentary

A project in Cambodia collects small arms and light weapons from the population in exchange for development projects, followed by their public destruction.

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Sander Francken

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A project in Cambodia collects small arms and light weapons from the population in exchange for development projects, followed by their public destruction.

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Sander Franckendirector

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In Cambodia, a project aims to reduce small arms and light weapons. Local communities participate by exchanging firearms for development projects. The documentary details the challenges faced during this process, including the difficulties in collecting weapons from the population. It also captures the public destruction of these arms, marking a step towards peace and stability in the region. The film runs for 25 minutes and was released in 2001.

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