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198333 minPGdocumentary

Selbe: One Among Many

198333 minPGdocumentary

In Senegal, women like Selbe bear the economic and social responsibilities of their families as men migrate to urban areas for work.

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In Senegal, women like Selbe bear the economic and social responsibilities of their families as men migrate to urban areas for work.

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Safi Faye

Safi Fayedirector

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This revealing documentary offers a rare view of daily life in West Africa. Shot in Senegal, Selbe focuses on the social role and economic responsibility of women in African society. Because men often leave their communities to earn money in the city, women are left with sole responsibility for their families. Through the character of Selbe we observe how one woman's personal struggle reflects the broader issues faced by many women in developing countries.

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