Desert Riders

Name: Desert Riders
Genre: Drama, History, Documentary, News
Released: April 25, 2014
Duration: 78 min

2014

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| Release Date: April 25, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: 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 RidersCamel 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 examines the situation before and since these government policies were enacted, as well as the difficult journey to retrieve and recuperate these children.… Expand

Director: Vic Sarin

Genre(s): Drama, History, Documentary, News

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 78 min

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Frank Scheck

Apr 24, 2014

Although the situation seems to have thankfully been resolved several years ago due to the pressure applied by governments and international organizations, Desert Riders nonetheless serves as a bracing cautionary tale. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Apr 24, 2014

Amid a cacophony of accusations and justifications, it’s the children’s broken limbs, ladderlike scars and disfigured, emaciated bodies that paradoxically hold the film together. Read full review

Calum Marsh

Apr 22, 2014

None of the reliably irritating qualities of the social issue documentary gall quite so acutely as the tendency to venerate mere awareness. Read full review

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