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My Makhzen and Me

A Moroccan student's return to his homeland in 2011 finds him amidst the turmoil of the Arab Spring protests, as a wave of demonstrations sparked by activists sweeps across the country.

In 2011, a Moroccan student returns home to find his country in turmoil after uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt spread to Morocco. A group of students, the February 20th movement, organized protests through social media, but the ruling elite, the Makhzen, resist change. The film explores the revolt's origins and obstacles to freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Info about My Makhzen and Me

Studio(s): SeaUrchin Productions, Mamfakinch

Originally Released: United States, Feb 20, 2012

Production Country: Morocco

Genres:Documentary, Short