“There are these very poor communities on the outskirts of Cairo called Mokattam, where a lot of the garbage collectors live. I used to volunteer there, doing health and education work when I was younger and living in Egypt.”
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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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