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Why? (2017)

Duration: 06:03    Category: Amman   

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

Screenings:
OFFICIAL SELECTION – BBC Arabic Festival 2018 (UK) – winner Best Reportage
OFFICIAL SELECTION – Sheffield Film Days 2018 (Jordan)

A FILM BY: Ayyob Al-Qasem, Ahmad Al Thiabat & Marwan Albayari
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