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201787 min0documentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Education Life Stories

Not Without Us!

201787 min0documentary

9.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Young activists from rural Senegal, urban Brazil, and refugee camps in Greece share their experiences and challenges in pursuing education and personal growth.

Education Life Stories

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Sigrid Klausmann

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Young activists from rural Senegal, urban Brazil, and refugee camps in Greece share their experiences and challenges in pursuing education and personal growth.

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Sigrid Klausmann

Sigrid Klausmanndirector

Sigrid Klausmann

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In rural Senegal, a young activist shares her dreams of education and empowerment. "Not Without Us." features voices from diverse locations, including urban Brazil and refugee camps in Greece. These children articulate their daily struggles and aspirations as they advocate for a better future. The film, directed by Sigrid Klausmann, emphasizes the critical role of education and the barriers these young individuals face in their pursuit of knowledge. It runs for 87 minutes and was produced in Germany in 2017.

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