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Turning Trash into Cash in Cairo

Don't miss the encore presentation of this Independent Lens favorite!

05/31/2011 | Rating TV-PG

Independent Lens

Turning Trash into Cash in Cairo

Preview: Season 11 Episode 22 | 1m 34s

Don't miss the encore presentation of this Independent Lens favorite!

Welcome to the world's largest garbage village located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The Zaballeen recycle 80 percent of the trash they collect--far more than other recycling initiatives. But now a multi-national corporation threatens their livelihood. Follow three teenage boys born into the business who are forced to make choices that will impact the survival of their community.

05/31/2011 | Rating TV-PG

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Garbage Dreams - Short Preview

Preview: S11 Ep22 | 30s | Airs Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Garbage Dreams - Long Preview

Preview: S11 Ep22 | 1m 13s | Airs Tuesday, April 27, 10PM ET, check local listings. (1m 13s)

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