Lessons from the Garbage 1986
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Lessons from the Garbage
A young brother and sister try to balance school and their menial jobs in order to be able to continue their education and so that their impoverished family can make ends meet.
A young brother and sister try to balance school and their menial jobs in order to be able to continue their education and so that their impoverished family can make ends meet.
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Release Date:
Jan 02, 1986 (Mali)
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1hr 31`
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Original Language:
Bambara
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Mali
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Released
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