Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Sahel: A French War
The history of the Sahel region in West Africa is that of an explosive chain of countless misfortunes: drought and soil degradation, maximum insecurity and violence, Tuareg independence uprisings, drug smuggling, institutional corruption and jihadism; but also that of a civil society in constant demographic growth that is waking up and trying to change things.
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The history of the Sahel region in West Africa is that of an explosive chain of countless misfortunes: drought and soil degradation, maximum insecurity and violence, Tuareg independence uprisings, drug smuggling, institutional corruption and jihadism; but also that of a civil society in constant demographic growth that is waking up and trying to change things.
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Genre:Documentary, History, TV Movie
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Runtime:83 minutes
Studio:ARTE, Veilleur de Nuit
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