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
Director: Vic Sarin
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: March 10, 2012
Screenplay
- Noemi Weis (Screenplay)
Country: Canada, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Vic Sarin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert Riders about?
- 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
- Who directed Desert Riders?
- Desert Riders was directed by Vic Sarin.
- How long is Desert Riders?
- Desert Riders has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Desert Riders?
- Desert Riders is a Documentary, Drama, History film.
- Where was Desert Riders produced?
- Desert Riders was produced in Canada, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Pakistan, Bangladesh.