I Want to Be a Pilot

I Want to Be a Pilot

I Want to Be a Pilot

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I Want to Be a Pilot

"Deep in the slums of East Africa a twelve year old has only one dream."

2006

0h 10m

5.4(7 votes)

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Overview

Omondi lives in the biggest slum in East Africa. Everyday he sees airplanes fly over him. He dreams of becoming an airline pilot and flying far away.

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Collins Otieno

Omondi

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Directed by: Diego Quemada-Díez
Written by: Diego Quemada-Díez
Produced by: Diego Quemada-Díez

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