L’Étoile de la Rue | Documentary Project in Senegal
About the Project:
L'Étoile de la Rue is a compelling, intimate documentary created by photographer and filmmaker Sethi, in collaboration with the production team of We Don't Care. The film follows the remarkable story of Saliou, a talented young basketball player from Dakar, Senegal, whose passion and determination have inspired those around him.
Initially sparked by Sethi's desire to explore his father's homeland, the documentary quickly evolved into something much deeper when he organically connected with Saliou on the streets of Dakar. Capturing their spontaneous bond, shared love for basketball, and mutual creative energy, the documentary offers a genuine portrayal of ambition, friendship, and self-discovery. It challenges conventional Western perspectives of Senegal and showcases the strength and potential found in everyday experiences.
While Sethi independently filmed the majority of the documentary in Senegal, the production team of We Don't Care provides vital creative direction, editing, post-production, and additional filming support. We Don't Care Foundation complements this by helping to secure essential funding, as the project's vision closely aligns with the foundation's core values of empowering youth and fostering creativity.

Current Status:
Primary filming in Dakar has been successfully completed, and with support from Amarte Foundation, we've now also completed a large portion of the editing and recorded key interviews in the Netherlands. To complete the full arc of the story, we still plan to travel to Ohio, USA, where Saliou—after being scouted from the streets of Dakar—is now pursuing his basketball dream.
Unfortunately, our recent funding application to Omroep Zwart was not approved. However, we remain determined. On June 14, we will launch our official fundraising campaign via Voordekunst, where we'll also unveil the first trailer. This campaign aims to finance the Ohio trip and remaining production steps. Once complete, we will focus fully on the distribution strategy and work to bring the documentary to a global audience.
What Do We Still Need?
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Crowdfunding Support: Launching June 14 via Voordekunst to fund the Ohio filming trip and wrap production.
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Post-Production Completion: Final editing, professional sound design, and color grading.
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Distribution Strategy: Identifying film festivals, screening venues, and international partners to share the documentary widely and impactfully.
Get Involved:
If you would like to support the inspiring journey of L'Étoile de la Rue, contribute to our crowdfunding campaigns (soon online), or stay updated on the documentary's progress, please contact us via info@wedontcarefoundation.com, mentioning "L'Étoile de la Rue" in the subject line.
Upcoming announcements, trailer releases, and crowdfunding updates will be shared here as soon as they become available.