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Through a stirring poetic mix of video and sound, Kai appeals to her traditional Taiwanese parents for acceptance in spite of her untraditional take on life and love. http://www.caachi.co m/Members/artsengine /individual-shorts-f rom-5th-annual-media -that-matters-collec tion/a_girl_named_ka i/view
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Egypt's resident garbage recyclers, the Zaballeen, struggle as Cairo modernizes its waste disposal system.
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Careful what you ask a stranger at the bus stop - you might just get an answer! A look at perceptions of beauty, ethnicity, and body image.
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BUY IT: http://www.caachi.co m/Members/patsmith - Patrick Smith, the independent animator of MTV's "Daria" and "Downtown" showcases his award-winning short films along with 3 bonus clips.
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