 | Motherland Afghanistanby Catherine Gund, Sedika Mojadidi, and Jenny Raskin Nearly one in seven Afghan women dies in childbirth. Follow an Afghan American filmmaker and her father to his native Afghanistan, where he brings desperately needed medical attention and expertise to the women most susceptible to maternal mortality. Independent Lens, Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, Women of the World |
 | Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majorityby Kimberlee Bassford A look at the life of Patsy Mink, the first Asian American woman and woman of color in the United States Congress. Women and Girls Lead |
 | Pickles, Inc.by Nitza Gonen and Dalit Kimor In the Israeli Arab village of Tamra, eight widows challenge social conventions and establish the Azka Pickle Cooperative, seeking financial independence for themselves and their children. Women and Girls Lead, Global Perspectives Collection, Global Voices, Wide Angle |
 | 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 |
 | Rebelby Maria Agui Carter A detective story about Loreta Janeta Velazquez, a Cuban woman from New Orleans, who served as a soldier and secret agent during the American Civil War. Voces, Women and Girls Lead |
 | 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 |
 | Sentencing the Victimby Liz Oakley and Joanna Katz After surviving a vicious gang-rape attack, a South Carolina woman is transformed into a committed and eloquent activist challenging laws she believes favor prisoners’ rights over victims’ rights. Women and Girls Lead, Independent Lens |
 | 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. Independent Lens, Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, 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 Perspectives Collection, Women and Girls Lead, Global Voices, 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. Independent Lens, Global Voices, Women and Girls Lead, Global Perspectives Collection |
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