Taxi Casablanca Mary Fowles & H. Benchekroun, Canada
2009, 68 min

Saturday February 27 | 10:00 am | Room 207
* filmmaker in attendance

Taxi Casablanca is an artistic and poetic journey in the life of Morocco’s first and only female taxi driver. An intimate portrait of a modern-day pioneer, the film offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating Muslim society struggling with progress and old traditions. As we ride along with Zakia in her old white Mercedes taxi, we meet many of her clients and family members, listening in on their ideas, dreams and hopes as they offer diverse (and sometimes surprising) perspectives on the situation of women in Morocco. Jump in and enjoy the ride in Zakia’s taxiat kabirah!

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