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Garbage Dreams - Long Preview

Filmed over four years, 'Garbage Dreams' follows three teenage boys into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village, a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo.

Garbage Dreams - Long Preview

1m 13s

Filmed over four years, 'Garbage Dreams' follows three teenage boys into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village, a ghetto located on the outskirts of Cairo.

Previews + Extras

  • Turning Trash into Cash in Cairo: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Turning Trash into Cash in Cairo

    S11 E22 - 1m 34s

    Welcome to the world's largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect--far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community.

  • Garbage Dreams - Short Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Garbage Dreams - Short Preview

    S11 E22 - 30s

    Follows three teenage boys born into the trash trade and growing up in the world’s largest garbage village outside Cairo. 12/10/2012

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