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A traveling trader in rural Georgia uses potatoes as currency to buy goods from local farmers and families living in poverty.
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A traveling trader moves through rural Georgia, where potatoes function as currency. He visits local farmers and families, exchanging goods and services in a barter system. The film captures his interactions and the daily challenges faced by these communities. It also portrays the trader's ambitions amid economic hardship. Directed by Tamta Gabrichidze, The Trader won awards at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. It was released on Netflix on February 9, 2018.
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Why Watch
- Meet a traveling trader in rural Georgia.
- See the impact of poverty on daily life.
- Find out about award-winning storytelling.
Did You Know
- The Trader won two prestigious awards in 2017.
- The film was released on Netflix on February 9, 2018.
- It has a runtime of 23 minutes.
- The documentary is produced in Georgia.
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Who directed The Trader?
The Trader was directed by Tamta Gabrichidze.
When was The Trader released on Netflix?
The Trader was released on Netflix on February 9, 2018.
What awards did The Trader win?
The Trader won the Best Short Documentary Award at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in 2017 and the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Jury Award.
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