 Nomadism is humanity’s oldest way of life. It faces dramatic changes brought by technology, globalization, and global warming, but those who foresee its demise may prove to be wrong. This three-part series looks at the lives of nomadic peoples in Niger, Kyrgyzstan, and the Kashmiri region of Ladakh as they experience the daily conflict between ancient customs and the pressures of the 21st century. From droughts that threaten seasonal grazing areas to economic factors that make it more difficult to produce and sell traditional wares, each episode examines the forces working against itinerant cultures—as well as the tools and resources that must be passed to new generations if they are to remain wanderers like those before them. 3-part series, 52–53 minutes each.
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