Desert Riders (2012)

Camel racing is a popular sport in the Middle East. In past years, thousands of young boys have been trafficked from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritania and other countries to work as jockeys in the UAE under excruciating conditions. Over the last 10 years, some governments have tried to put an end to the use of child jockeys. Desert Riders will examine the situation before and since these government policies were enacted, as well as the difficult journey to retrieve and recuperate these children

Released March 10, 2012 78 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Drama, History

Keywords: mdblist.fresh

Watch Providers: Fandango at Home Free

Country: Canada
Production Countries: United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Canada, United Kingdom, Pakistan
Languages: English