“I used to do volunteer work in poor areas of Cairo, and people would gather their money together to get a satellite dish. You'd see them huddling around and for the first time seeing issues being debated on TV that had never been talked about before. And that is the biggest promoter of democracy you could possibly have.”
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Jehane Noujaim
Jehane Noujaim is an Egyptian-American documentary filmmaker born on May 17, 1974. Her work focuses on political and social change in the Middle East and North Africa, known for its unique perspective and in-depth investigation. more
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