Independent Lens | GARBAGE DREAMS | Film Clip #1

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We are the garbage collectors. Always blessed. [1:23]

Welcome to the worlds largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen (Arabic for garbage people) 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.dent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

GARBAGE DREAMS premieres April 27, 2009 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

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[Towson83]

That's crazy

[quillera18]

yeah that was a stupid move to do LOL. Cairo it´s too dirty, I don´t know how can people live like that, I´m from Colombia and I´ve never seen so many dirt in my life all together in one city, every morning my nose was full of dust all black, and coughing all the time, i felt so sick!! too bad cause if they would do something for the city it would be amazing, even the rich people live in fucked up areas, there are no room for cars, the traffic is terrible!!!

[BattleAngel]

@quillera18 hell yeah. i was in cairo in the summer. i wanted to exercise in the city so i decided to take a jog. that was stupid because after the first 2 minutes of running i felt like i had smoked 10 cigarettes and my eyes were burning. that city will take a toll on your health!

[quillera18]

I was in Cairo and i must say it´s very dirty there, you can feel the pollution in your nose, lungs, everywhere!!