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201011 minPGdoc-short

Education Family Dynamics Demographics Social Inequality

Wahid's Mobile Bookstore - India

201011 minPGdoc-short

Wahid, a 9-year-old in Mumbai, sells books to support his family while dreaming of becoming a doctor.

Education Family Dynamics Demographics Social Inequality

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Wahid's Mobile Bookstore - India

2010• 11 minPG

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Wahid, a 9-year-old in Mumbai, sells books to support his family while dreaming of becoming a doctor.

Synopsis

Amidst the smog and blaring horns of Mumbai, 9-year-old Wahid sells books to support his family. Unable to read, he dreams of becoming a doctor, showcasing the challenges faced by children in India today. Wahid recommends and sells foreign books while skillfully navigating the chaotic traffic of Mumbai, making his mobile bookstore one of the most dangerous paper-routes in the world. His story highlights resilience and ambition, as he strives to do good for others despite his circumstances.

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