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Jordan Stories | Why? (2017)

Duration: 06:03    Category: International, Personal, Short, Society   Opportunity: Stories

Many boys in Jordan must work at an early age to help their families. Bader, a young Syrian refugee is no exception. His dream of schooling is already denied by the state and now the local children push him away and crush his love for football.

This short documentary was made during a SDI workshop in Jordan, organised by the British Council in partnership with the Royal Film Commission of Jordan.

Screening Formats: DVD, HD Quicktime, BluRay

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This film was made as part of Stories, an opportunity for companies wanting to support filmmakers worldwide.

A film by: Ayyob Al-Qasem, Ahmad Al Thiabat & Marwan Albayari

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