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Apr 2024
9m 45s

Amina's Quest: A Bedouin Story

BEDTIME HISTORY
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Join Amina, a young Bedouin girl, as she embarks on a perilous journey through the vast and unforgiving desert in search of water, the most precious treasure. Discover the essence of Bedouin life and their intimate ties with the desert but also highlights the critical challenges faced by indigenous peoples. Through Amina’s eyes, witness the beauty and brutal ... Show More
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