Pushing the Elephantby Beth Davenport and Elizabeth Mandel A story of forgiveness, hope, and the joy of family life, Pushing the Elephant captures one woman’s mission for peace in her country beset by genocidal violence. Independent Lens, Women and Girls Lead, Global Perspectives Collection, Women of the World | |
The Revolutionary Optimistsby Nicole Newnham and Maren Grainger-Monsen Amlan Ganguly, a lawyer-turned social entrepreneur, has sown hope in the poorest neighborhoods of Calcutta by empowering children to become leaders in improving health, transforming their communities for the better. Independent Lens, Women and Girls Lead, Women of the World | |
Shadyaby Danny Hakim, Udi Kalinsky, and Roy Westler Shadya Zoabi, a charismatic 17-year-old karate world champion, strives to succeed on her own terms within her traditional Muslim village in northern Israel. Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, Independent Lens, Diverse Muslim Voices, Global Perspectives Collection | |
Shayfeen.com: We're Watching Youby Leila Menjou and Sherief Elkatsha Get an intimate look at the 2005 multi-party elections in Egypt through the eyes of three women working to assure the election’s legitimacy. Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, Global Perspectives Collection, Diverse Muslim Voices | |
Sisters in Lawby Kim Longinotto and Florence Ayisi A compassionate state prosecutor and court president dispense wisdom, wisecracks, and justice in fair measure at one small courthouse in Cameroon. Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, Independent Lens, Global Perspectives Collection | |
Waiting for the Revolutionby Rodrigo Vazquez Following two newly elected indigenous leaders from the campaign trail to their first year in office, filmmaker Rodrigo Vasquez journeys into the heart of the democratic revolution in Bolivia. Global Perspectives Collection, Women and Girls Lead, Global Voices | |
Women, War & Peaceby Abigail Disney, Gini Reticker, and Pamela Hogan Women, War & Peace, a five-part PBS mini-series, is a global media initiative on the roles of women in peace and conflict. Women and Girls Lead |
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