Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary (2010)
In the summer of 1966 a group of 65 idealistic Peace Corps volunteers headed for Africa and landed in the dusty, heat-scorched desert of Niger. They stayed for two years working in agriculture, digging wells and starting health clinics for women and their babies. In 2008 five of them returned to Niger to revisit the country, see old friends, and witness how their work has improved the lives of Nigeriens. And create a documentary of their experiences.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Editing: Robert Potter
Original Language: en
Keywords
peace corps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary about?
- In the summer of 1966 a group of 65 idealistic Peace Corps volunteers headed for Africa and landed in the dusty, heat-scorched desert of Niger. They stayed for two years working in agriculture, digging wells and starting health clinics for women and their babies. In 2008 five of them returned to Niger to revisit the country, see old friends, and witness how their work has improved the lives of Nigeriens. And create a documentary of their experiences.
- How long is Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary?
- Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary?
- Niger '66: A Peace Corps Diary is a Documentary film.