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African Air

Short Films • 7m 38s

Directed by Brian Storm • Documentary • 2011 • 8 minutes

Flying in a motorized paraglider over one of the most diverse continents in the world, George Steinmetz captures in his photography the stunning beauty, potential, and hope of Africa's landscapes and people.

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