"When you are born to ride, but not born free to ride." 29 April 2018 Factual 90 mins
"Afghan Cycles" is a feature documentary about a generation of Afghan women who are pedaling their own revolution, aggressively challenging gender and cultural barriers using the bicycle as a vehicle for freedom, empowerment and social change.
Watch the official Afghan Cycles 2018 trailer in HD below.
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Afghan Cycles full hd movie trailer.
Now available on iTunes and major digital platforms! Synopsis: Following a new generation of young Afghan women cyclists Afghan Cycles uses the bicycle to ...
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