Cairo, IL

Sitting between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, Cairo, Illinois geographically mirrors its namesake: Cairo, Egypt. This piece blends a variety of footage from the region – some found and some filmed – to create a non-linear exploration of Cairo and its past, pain, and promise.

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Cairo, IL

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