Behind the Blue Veil (2013)

Beyond the mystical city of Timbuktu, Mamatal, the son of a Tuareg chief sets out on a journey across the Sahara to save his culture known as the blue people of the Sahara before they disappear. But when the North African government of Mali collapses, he finds himself and his people caught up in an international crisis,a battle between the Tuareg fighting for independence and Al Qaeda bent on taking over the Sahara to plot future terrorist attacks against the United States and Europe. documentary looks behind the international headlines of the crisis in the Sahara and exposes the government corruption and neglect of an indigenous people who might be the only hope for defeating Islamic radicals in the region.

Director: Robyn Symon
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 62 min
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Country: Mali
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind the Blue Veil about?
Beyond the mystical city of Timbuktu, Mamatal, the son of a Tuareg chief sets out on a journey across the Sahara to save his culture known as the blue people of the Sahara before they disappear. But when the North African government of Mali collapses, he finds himself and his people caught up in an international crisis,a battle between the Tuareg fighting for independence and Al Qaeda bent on taking over the Sahara to plot future terrorist attacks against the United States and Europe. documentary looks behind the international headlines of the crisis in the Sahara and exposes the government corruption and neglect of an indigenous people who might be the only hope for defeating Islamic radicals in the region.
Who directed Behind the Blue Veil?
Behind the Blue Veil was directed by Robyn Symon.
How long is Behind the Blue Veil?
Behind the Blue Veil has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Behind the Blue Veil?
Behind the Blue Veil is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Behind the Blue Veil produced?
Behind the Blue Veil was produced in Mali.