Niger The Slaves
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English

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 14, 2012.

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In the African republic of Niger, an estimated 870,000 people are born into slavery. Despite being technically illegal, slavery is so engrained in Niger's national psyche that a government spokesman downplayed it as a "cultural tradition." This film explores the state of slavery in Niger and the social and economic factors that keep the practice alive. In the world's second poorest country finding a job is unthinkable for many, especially when their family has been held in captivity for generations. But for others, nothing can undermine the simple pleasures of being free. "Now I can sit, sleep, and wake up whenever I want," states Asibig. "From the day I was born, I never felt happy until I was free.

12 & up.

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