The Man Who Stopped the Desert
Date Added: 20th December 2017
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In Burkina Faso, the desertification of once fertile plains caused droughts and ruined harvests, sparking a mass exodus and famines. Yet one illiterate peasant farmer and his ingenious farming methods have proved the key to achieving what experts have failed to do: stop the desert. This is the unique story of Yacouba Sawadogo, whose years of toil have transformed the lives of thousands.
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Year: 2012
Duration: 50 minutes
Director: sMark Dodd
Cast: Yacouba Sawadogo
Studio: Journeyman Pictures
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