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The Documentary: Don't Log Off: Don't log off

Alan Dein

04/04/2020 GMT

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Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic.

Across every continent, people are trying to make sense of a new world – one that happens mostly behind closed doors and often alone.  Alan Dein connects with seven individuals whose lives have shifted under the coronavirus pandemic as they nervously anticipate what will come next in an uncertain future.
 
In Tehran, Golnar, an Iranian who describes herself as ‘constant traveller’ is inside her apartment – all future trips postponed.  Across the town is the hostel she set up with a friend.  Forced to close in the city’s lockdown it is now serving a crucial role. 
 
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated city’s on earth.  As the pandemic takes hold, entrepreneur Fahad worries for the successful delivery business he has spent years building up and the future for his parents he shares a home with.
 
Not everyone is inside.  In Greece, Ibrahim is homeless, sheltering in an abandoned building.  His friend Mikki is self-isolating and cannot help him.
 
Plus stories from Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Sudan of isolation and expectation.

The Documentary: Don't Log Off

Across every continent, people are trying to make sense of a new world ? one that happens mostly behind closed doors and often alone.  Alan Dein connects with seven individuals whose lives have shifted under the coronavirus pandemic as they nervously anticipate what will come next in an uncertain future.
 
In Tehran, Golnar, an Iranian who describes herself as ?constant traveller? is inside her apartment ? all future trips postponed.  Across the town is the hostel she set up with a friend.  Forced to close in the city?s lockdown it is now serving a crucial role. 
 
Dhaka is one of the most densely populated city?s on earth.  As the pandemic takes hold, entrepreneur Fahad worries for the successful delivery business he has spent years building up and the future for his parents he shares a home with.
 
Not everyone is inside.  In Greece, Ibrahim is homeless, sheltering in an abandoned building.  His friend Mikki is self-isolating and cannot help him.
 
Plus stories from Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Sudan of isolation and expectation.

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