Camel racing, often called the Sport of Kings, is one of the most popular sports in the Middle East. Desert Riders is the story of some of the thousands of boys, as young as two years old, who have been trafficked to the Middle East to work as camel jockeys from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritania and Sudan.

Sexually and physically abused; these young children were forced to live in horrendous conditions; starved to avoid gain weight, worked long hours even when clearly underage; and are now left mentally and physically stunted. When international pressure is brought to bear, many of the children are repatriated only to find themselves strangers in their home countries.

With stunning visuals, Desert Riders illuminates the beauty of the Middle East, while featuring the children and their experiences in a bold, revealing, and compelling way.

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