Trailer for the documentary Sand Fishers.
he Bozo people of Mali are famous for their fishing and are often referred to as the “masters of the river.” They have a recognized connection with the spirits of the water that their neighboring communities do not possess. The Niger River is the principal vein of Mali and especially the rapidly modernizing city of Bamako. The Bozos have been finding their pirogues (fishing boats) coming up empty, and in recent years many have transitioned to fishing for sand. While Mali has a lot of sand, the best for construction is found at the bottom of the river. The “fishers” must dive to the river bed and fill their pirogues with the premium sand for sale to contractors in Bamako.
Duration
3 min 19 sec
Views
3,699
Posted On
June 18, 2013
3 min 19 sec
Views
3,699
Posted On
June 18, 2013
Director
Samouté Andrey Diarra
Writer
Samouté Andrey Diarra
Studio
Independent
Release
November 10, 2012
Samouté Andrey Diarra
Writer
Samouté Andrey Diarra
Studio
Independent
Release
November 10, 2012
Cast
Unknown or Not Available
Unknown or Not Available
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