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DVD (119106) Saving Face: A Journey to Heal. A Fight for Justice
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| Author: |
Junge, Daniel and Obaid-Chinoy, Sharmeen |
| Publisher: |
Women Make Movies, 2011 |
| Vendor: |
Women Make Movies |
| Length: |
39 Minutes |
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SOCIA — Social Issues
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| Subjects: |
Asia, general; Domestic/Dating Violence; Social Action/Concerns; Women's Issues |
| Location: |
Social Issues |
| # Copies: |
1 |
| Description: |
Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Documentary (Short Subject), this film is a harshly realistic view of violence against women in South Asia. Every year in Pakistan, many women are known to be victimized by brutal acid attacks, with numerous cases going unreported. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad left his prominent London practice to return to his home country and help the victims of such attacks. Two of these women, Zakia and Rukhsana, are victims of brutal acid attacks by their husbands and in Rukhsana’s case, her in-laws as well. Both attempt to bring their assailants to justice and move on with their lives with the help of NGOs, sympathetic policymakers, politicians, support groups with other acid attack victims and Dr. Jawad. This film also depicts a Pakistan that is changing - one where ordinary people can stand up and make a difference and where marginalized communities can seek justice. Subtitles are provided during times of foreign dialogue. Copyright limit: Your church can only show this DVD in a group of its own members (cannot advertise to the general public) |
| Age Groups: |
Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
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