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National Diploma

National Diploma

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HistoryDocumentary

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In Kisangani, a group of high-school students who cannot afford to pay the teachers' "bonuses" organized themselves to prepare the State exam together.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

26 March 2014

Country

Congo

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