Manjuben Truck Driver

Manjuben Truck Driver

Manjuben Truck Driver

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Manjuben Truck Driver

2002

0h 52m

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At the wheel of a lorry, Manju travels the roads of India carrying goods to Delhi. As head of the company Manju is respectable, well dressed and regularly visits the barber. However, Manju is a woman. It is not only because of her job, traditionally reserved for men, that she is breaking taboos. A beautiful and rare documentary on the position of women India, and those who break the barriers.

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