Al Gore presents 2009 REEL Current Award to Sundance Documentary Program Fellow Mai Iskander
Congratulations to DFP fellow Mai Iskander, 2009 recipient of the REEL Current Award. Former Vice President Al Gore presented Mai the award this week in a private meeting at the closing of the Nashville Film Festival. The REEL Current award is presented to a film that provides extraordinary insight into contemporary global issues.
During the meeting Iskander told Gore that the award will do more to raise awareness about the plight of the Zaballeen community in Cairo, than the last twenty years of efforts by others less visible who are committed to their economic survival. Garbage Dreams premiered at SXSW in March to sold out screenings and continues a successful Festival run.
To learn more about the Zaballeen and ways you can help, visit www.garbagedreams.com