The Long Walk

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From WaterAid -- Ali Hobb's documentary, "The Long Walk," features one woman's journey for water in the Nuba mountains of Sudan. The woman's walk serves as an allegory for the lives of the 1.1 billion people who are currently living without access to clean water.

“ The film, which focuses on one woman's walk for water in Sudan's Nuba mountains, was followed by a short speakers event featuring UK Secretary of State for International Development, Hilary Benn. ”

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