Movie: Manjuben Truck Driver

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    At the wheel of a lorry, Manju travels the roads of India carrying goods to Delhi. As head of the company Manju is respectable, well dressed and regularly visits the barber. However, Manju is a woman. It is not only because of her job, traditionally reserved for men, that she is breaking taboos. A beautiful and rare documentary on the position of women India, and those who break the barriers.

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    2002-01-01

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