strikplay...really??!?!
The story of how secondhand clothing, given away as charity in the west, ends up in Zambia, AfricaT-SHIRT TRAVELS takes us on a journey from our local charity bin to the remote fishing villages of Southern Africa where our donations are put to use. Focusing on Zambia, this documentary investigates the secondhand clothes business and seeks to understand and illuminate the growing inequalities between the North and the South. The film explores how a continent rich with natural resources and human potential has become the dumping ground for our old clothes and other discarded goods, and uncovers an enduring spirit and resilience to survive. We meet Luka, who at 19 years old must support his family by selling and trading clothes in remote western Zambia. Through his story we see how our old clothes constitute the backbone of Zambia’s growing informal economy and provide a livelihood for many. The film gives voice to Africans and allows them to explain the challenges they face in a global economy, while also exploring the underlying reasons why so many Africans remain in poverty.  T-Shirt Travels
Release Year: 2008 Duration: 54 min Availability:
Related: History, International, Politics, ITVS, PBS T-SHIRT TRAVELS takes us on a journey from our local charity bin to the remote fishing villages of Southern Africa where our donations are put to use. Focusing on Zambia, this documentary investigates the secondhand clothes business and seeks to understand and illuminate the growing inequalities between the North and the South. The film explores how a continent rich with natural resources and human potential has become the dumping ground for our old clothes and other discarded goods, and uncovers an enduring spirit and resilience to survive. We meet Luka, who at 19 years old must support his family by selling and trading clothes in remote western Zambia. Through his story we see how our old clothes constitute the backbone of Zambia’s growing informal economy and provide a livelihood for many. The film gives voice to Africans and allows them to explain the challenges they face in a global economy, while also exploring the underlying reasons why so many Africans remain in poverty. Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
Comments Posted 10/09/09 by gms
Posted 09/20/09 by strikplay
I am sorry that we had slavery but its been 40 plus years since then,time to get over it and stop blaming circumstances for their present status. Posted 08/09/09 by migezo
This documentary revealed the very true picture of africa, shame on you the west. |
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