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July 15, 2008

“The Great Rickshaw Race” (India)

This is a short movie filmed in India, and contains pro-feminist themes. It also has some nice footage of the modern Indian made pedicabs in action.

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July 14, 2008

Make it safe, fun, fast, and affordable - Overcoming potential pedicab passenger’s concerns.

Pedicab drivers are in it for the money. Have no doubt about that. While we may like all of the benefits that go along with our occupation, we would not do the work if it we were not paid.
Getting a fare is more than about being in the right place at […]

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July 9, 2008

“Pedicab Race” December 31, 2007

This is some footage just before the start of the 2007 - 2008 Austin First night parade. 15+ of Austin Pedicabbers had a race from 7th and congress to Cesar Chavez and ended in front of city hall.

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July 6, 2008

“Things that click” short documentry about Jo Ann Santangelo

The following is a short film by UT students Katy Stafford & Sarah Campbell on Austin, Texas documentary photographer & pedicab driver Jo Ann Santangelo.

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