The Tentmakers of Cairo(2015)
Not everyone takes part in a revolution. Some are just caught in the middle of one.
Amid the tumult of the Arab Spring in Cairo, vendors in a small souk observe the political upheaval while seeking to preserve an ancient tradition of fabric making.
Movie: The Tentmakers of Cairo
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