Rafea and her aunt installed 80 solar panels in one week after training at the Barefoot College in India to bring solar energy to their village.
Synopsis
Rafea and her aunt installed 80 solar panels in one week after training at the Barefoot College in India to bring solar energy to their village.
Synopsis
Rafea, a Bedouin woman from Jordan, travels to India to join the Barefoot College solar program. Alongside thirty other women, she trains to become a solar engineer, aiming to bring solar energy to her village. The film follows Rafea's challenges and triumphs as she navigates cultural barriers and personal hardships. After her training, Rafea and her aunt successfully install 80 solar panels in one week, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The documentary premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2012.
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Why Watch
- Meet Rafea, a determined Jordanian Bedouin.
- See the impact of solar energy on rural communities.
- Follow Rafea's training at Barefoot College in India.
Did You Know
- Rafea and her aunt installed 80 solar panels in one week.
- The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2012.
- Rafea is part of a group known as Solar Mamas.
- The film won the Special Jury Prize at DOC NYC on November 12, 2012.
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Who directed Rafea: Solar Mama?
Rafea: Solar Mama was directed by Jehane Noujaim and Mona Eldaief.
When did Rafea: Solar Mama premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2012.
How many solar panels did Rafea and her aunt install in one week?
Rafea and her aunt installed 80 solar panels in one week.
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