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202041 minGdocumentary

Trouble Sleep

202041 minGdocumentary

In Ibadan, Nigeria, young graduates like Fred and Akin navigate unemployment and complex power dynamics within the transport sector.

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In Ibadan, Nigeria, young graduates like Fred and Akin navigate unemployment and complex power dynamics within the transport sector.

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Alain Kassanda

Alain Kassandadirector

Olusegun Alfredcast

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Fred begins his new job as a taxi driver in Ibadan, Nigeria, joining many young graduates facing unemployment. Akin, who works for the national transport union, taxes commercial vehicles in the same bustling city. Director Alain Kassanda captures their daily lives against the backdrop of Ibadan's vibrant urban environment, revealing the complex power dynamics and interactions within the transport sector. The film runs for 41 minutes and was released in 2020.

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