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202294 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Climate Migration Colonialism

No U-Turn

202294 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Over 20 years ago, Ike Nnaebue tried to travel from Nigeria to Morocco but had to turn back; he now returns to meet current young migrants.

Climate Migration Colonialism

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Over 20 years ago, Ike Nnaebue tried to travel from Nigeria to Morocco but had to turn back; he now returns to meet current young migrants.

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Ike Nnaebue journeys from Nigeria to Morocco, retracing a path he attempted two decades ago. Along the way, he meets young migrants traveling through Benin, Mali, and Mauritania. These individuals are seeking better opportunities in Europe, fully aware of the risks involved in undocumented migration. Nnaebue engages in conversations with them to grasp their motivations. The film addresses themes of colonialism and aspiration as it reflects on the challenges faced by those pursuing new lives.

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