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201946 minPGdocumentary

Flox

201946 minPGdocumentary

Cairo's micro-bus drivers navigate chaotic traffic while facing poverty, substance abuse, and the desire for a better future for their children.

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Cairo's micro-bus drivers navigate chaotic traffic while facing poverty, substance abuse, and the desire for a better future for their children.

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Hady Mahmouddirector

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Cairo's streets bustle with micro-bus drivers maneuvering their vehicles through chaotic traffic. These drivers contend with poverty, inter-group conflict, and substance abuse. Each day, they manage difficult working conditions while grappling with their identities. Many express a desire for their children to avoid this same path. Flox presents their challenges and the harsh environment they navigate in a city characterized by economic struggle. The film covers their daily lives and the dynamics of their work.

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