An 80-pound load of water is carried by a Tibetan woman from her family's yak farm, a task that takes her one hour to complete.
Synopsis
An 80-pound load of water is carried by a Tibetan woman from her family's yak farm, a task that takes her one hour to complete.
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Synopsis
A Tibetan woman collects water from a nearby source close to her family's yak farm. She fills her container to 80 pounds and carries it back home, a task that takes her one hour. This short film is part of Bari Pearlman's Nangchen Shorts series, which captures daily life in Tibet. The film presents a simple yet essential ritual, reflecting the challenges of accessing clean water in rural areas. It runs for eight minutes and was released in 2011.
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Why Watch
- See a Tibetan woman's daily water collection ritual.
- Meet Bari Pearlman, the award-winning documentarian.
- Follow the life on a yak farm in Tibet.
Did You Know
- The woman carries 80 pounds of water each time she collects it.
- It takes her one hour to complete the water collection ritual.
- The documentary is part of the Peabody Award-winning Nangchen Shorts series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much water does the Tibetan woman carry?
The Tibetan woman carries 80 pounds of water.
How long does it take for the woman to collect water?
It takes her an hour to complete the ritual of collecting water.
What type of farm does the Tibetan woman live near?
She lives near her family's yak farm.
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