At The Crossroads

Do we ever gaze into the lives of others, do we ever imagine their hardships their joys, their lives? I often do.. back at home...the number of accidents on highways caused by truck drivers, some who were half asleep others lost senses, are many.. I've talked to a couple, a few..and chatted along..about the like, hardhsips, funny stuff..so this story in particular caught my eye...

North Star Alliance and TNT have hit the road, visiting truck stops, conferences, and office blocks across Europe to raise awareness about health, mobility, and the important role North Star Alliance’s network of Roadside Wellness Centers is playing across East, West, and Southern Africa.
As a part of this Roadshow, TNT sponsored the production of a 22 minute documentary that explores the links between health and mobility by following Edward, a 45-year-old long-haul truck driver in Malawi, Africa. For the past 20 years, Edward has traversed African corridors, spending an average of 26 days a month on the road.

At the Crossroads (Short) from North Star Alliance on Vimeo.
A Jisk Film Production presented by TNT Express and North Star Alliance (www.northstar-alliance.org). This 6-minute film (part of a 22-minute documentary) tells the story of Edward, a 45-year-old long-haul truck driver in Malawi, Africa. Edward has been traversing crowded African corridors for more than 20 years. He spends 26 days a month on the road. The film describes his work life and the health risks that he assumes every day.

Director: Nanno Jiskoot
Client: TNT, Rosanne L. Bonanno
DOP: Aage Hollander
Sound: Peter Mazunda
Editor: Kristian Claas & Nanno Jiskoot