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Back to Nadia Becoming a "Boy" for Survival in Afghanistan
directed by Grau Serra; produced by Batabat (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2011), 53 mins
Returning from the hospital after the suicide bombing that killed her brother, eleven-year-old Nadia has an epiphany: she will pretend to be a boy, assuming her brother's identity and name in order to support her family. In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan where women and girls are not allowed to work outside the home, N...
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directed by Grau Serra; produced by Batabat (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2011), 53 mins
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Returning from the hospital after the suicide bombing that killed her brother, eleven-year-old Nadia has an epiphany: she will pretend to be a boy, assuming her brother's identity and name in order to support her family. In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan where women and girls are not allowed to work outside the home, Nadia spends eleven years masquerading as her brother Esmerai before ultimately escaping to Europe and reclaiming her identity as a fema...
Returning from the hospital after the suicide bombing that killed her brother, eleven-year-old Nadia has an epiphany: she will pretend to be a boy, assuming her brother's identity and name in order to support her family. In Taliban-ruled Afghanistan where women and girls are not allowed to work outside the home, Nadia spends eleven years masquerading as her brother Esmerai before ultimately escaping to Europe and reclaiming her identity as a female. 'Back to Nadia' is the fascinating story of gender and personal transformation in a society that leaves women with few options for freedom and autonomy. Adult College
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Batabat
Author / Creator
Grau Serra
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
DR Sales
Topic / Theme
Sexuality, Fresh foods, Women's issues, Women's health issues, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of DR Sales. All rights reserved.
Subject
Sexuality, Fresh foods, Women's issues, Women's health issues
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Kill or Cure?, The Real Lady Killer
directed by Beth Jones; produced by Beth Jones, in Kill or Cure? (London, England: SW Pictures, 2009), 23 mins
In the developing world it’s the leading cause of female cancer deaths: it’s cervical cancer and it kills more than half a million women every year, most in poor countries. New low-tech screening programmes have begun to reduce cancer deaths but campaigners like Sarah Nyombi, a politician in Uganda, wants to s...
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directed by Beth Jones; produced by Beth Jones, in Kill or Cure? (London, England: SW Pictures, 2009), 23 mins
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In the developing world it’s the leading cause of female cancer deaths: it’s cervical cancer and it kills more than half a million women every year, most in poor countries. New low-tech screening programmes have begun to reduce cancer deaths but campaigners like Sarah Nyombi, a politician in Uganda, wants to see more. She’s trying to get a brand new vaccine, widely used in the developed world. The trouble is, it cost $300 dollars a shot, wa...
In the developing world it’s the leading cause of female cancer deaths: it’s cervical cancer and it kills more than half a million women every year, most in poor countries. New low-tech screening programmes have begun to reduce cancer deaths but campaigners like Sarah Nyombi, a politician in Uganda, wants to see more. She’s trying to get a brand new vaccine, widely used in the developed world. The trouble is, it cost $300 dollars a shot, way beyond Uganda’s health budget. We follow her journey as she tries to find solutions in the battle against The Real Lady Killer.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Beth Jones
Author / Creator
Beth Jones
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
SW Pictures
Series
Kill or Cure?
Topic / Theme
General medical conditions, Women's health issues, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Scott White Pictures.
Subject
General medical conditions, Women's health issues
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Survivor's Guide, Relative Values
in Survivor's Guide (London, England: SW Pictures, 2010), 22 mins
In many parts of Malawi girls have a very low social status. In the more traditional communities, such as amongst the Yao people, young girls and boys go through initiation rites as they move into adulthood. In some cases girls are forced to have sex with older men as part of this, and often girls as young as 11 a...
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in Survivor's Guide (London, England: SW Pictures, 2010), 22 mins
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In many parts of Malawi girls have a very low social status. In the more traditional communities, such as amongst the Yao people, young girls and boys go through initiation rites as they move into adulthood. In some cases girls are forced to have sex with older men as part of this, and often girls as young as 11 are married off to escape poverty. As a result they are especially vulnerable to early pregnancy and HIV. Relative Values meets 16 year-...
In many parts of Malawi girls have a very low social status. In the more traditional communities, such as amongst the Yao people, young girls and boys go through initiation rites as they move into adulthood. In some cases girls are forced to have sex with older men as part of this, and often girls as young as 11 are married off to escape poverty. As a result they are especially vulnerable to early pregnancy and HIV. Relative Values meets 16 year-old Ajamia who had a child by her stepfather. She lived with him to escape poverty, doing the job of a servant. Ajamia's stepfather, who is four times her age, sees nothing wrong with their relationship. Against the background of initiation rites that are taking place at the time of filming, Relative Values explores the struggle between cultural traditions and female health and wellbeing.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
SW Pictures
Series
Survivor's Guide
Topic / Theme
Adolescence, Marriage, Women's health issues, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Scott White Pictures.
Subject
Adolescence, Marriage, Women's health issues
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When Women are in Charge
(London, England: SW Pictures, 2009), 51 mins
What would have happened if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters? Would the American investment company have gone under in the same way? If women had been in charge, would they have made the same mistakes? There is obviously no answer to this question, but the irony underlying it is present in the minds of some...
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(London, England: SW Pictures, 2009), 51 mins
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What would have happened if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters? Would the American investment company have gone under in the same way? If women had been in charge, would they have made the same mistakes? There is obviously no answer to this question, but the irony underlying it is present in the minds of some women in positions of power. It reflects their disgruntlement with how business, politics and the world in general are being run accor...
What would have happened if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters? Would the American investment company have gone under in the same way? If women had been in charge, would they have made the same mistakes? There is obviously no answer to this question, but the irony underlying it is present in the minds of some women in positions of power. It reflects their disgruntlement with how business, politics and the world in general are being run according to what they consider to be ‘male values.' The program begins in Iceland, a country hit hard by the economic crisis, where women are filling positions left vacant in the wake of the economic collapse. Other women adding their voices to this report include Elena Salgado, Spanish Minister of Economy and Finance; Christine Lagarde, French Minister of Economy and Noelia Fernández Arroyo, of Yahoo Europe.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Vincent Brimble
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
SW Pictures
Speaker / Narrator
Vincent Brimble
Topic / Theme
Business failures, Political influence, Women's health issues, Women's issues, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Scott White Pictures.
Subject
Business failures, Political influence, Women's health issues, Women's issues
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Women Only Jihad
directed by Faris Kermani, fl. 2006; produced by Faris Kermani, fl. 2006 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2006), 54 mins
This documentary follows a vocal campaign by a group of British Muslim women and men demanding better access for women in mosques and combating traditional patriarchal values.
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directed by Faris Kermani, fl. 2006; produced by Faris Kermani, fl. 2006 (Brighton, England: Electric Sky, 2006), 54 mins
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This documentary follows a vocal campaign by a group of British Muslim women and men demanding better access for women in mosques and combating traditional patriarchal values.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Faris Kermani, fl. 2006, Tazeen Ahmad, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Faris Kermani, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Electric Sky
Speaker / Narrator
Tazeen Ahmad, fl. 2006
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Religious beliefs, Religious communities, Religious practices, Women's health issues, Women's & Gender Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of electric sky.
Subject
Political causes, Religious beliefs, Religious communities, Religious practices, Women's health issues
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Women's Suffrage
produced by National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2006), 4 mins
A history of American women's fight for the right to vote. Covers milestones including Elizabeth Cady Stanton's convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848; Susan B. Anthony's arrest in 1873 when she tried to vote; the creation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890; the election to Congress...
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produced by National Geographic (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2006), 4 mins
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A history of American women's fight for the right to vote. Covers milestones including Elizabeth Cady Stanton's convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848; Susan B. Anthony's arrest in 1873 when she tried to vote; the creation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890; the election to Congress in 1916 of Jeannette Rankin from Montana; and finally the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Today American women play a great role...
A history of American women's fight for the right to vote. Covers milestones including Elizabeth Cady Stanton's convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848; Susan B. Anthony's arrest in 1873 when she tried to vote; the creation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890; the election to Congress in 1916 of Jeannette Rankin from Montana; and finally the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Today American women play a great role in politics as voters and at all levels of government. Includes footage of Senator Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
National Geographic
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
National Geographic
Topic / Theme
Women's health issues, Area Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by National Geographic
Subject
Women's health issues
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Zahra: Change Begins at Home
directed by Imad Karam, 1976-; produced by Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films (London, England: FLT Films, 2011), 26 mins
Zahra: Change Begins at Home tells of the passion and commitment of a single mother with four children, a refugee from Somalia, who overcomes obstacles to transform her life and make a difference in the community. Tackling crucial issues that affect social harmony, breaking down communication barriers between the...
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directed by Imad Karam, 1976-; produced by Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films (London, England: FLT Films, 2011), 26 mins
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Zahra: Change Begins at Home tells of the passion and commitment of a single mother with four children, a refugee from Somalia, who overcomes obstacles to transform her life and make a difference in the community. Tackling crucial issues that affect social harmony, breaking down communication barriers between the old and the young, resolving conflicts between groups and clans, and campaigning on the global issue of female genital mutilation.
Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Imad Karam, 1976-, FLT Films
Author / Creator
Imad Karam, 1976-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
FLT Films
Person Discussed
Zahra Hassan
Topic / Theme
Refugees, Women's health issues, Women's & Gender Studies, Area Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of FLT Films. All rights reserved.
Subject
Refugees, Women's health issues
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Chips and Liver Girls
directed by Emil Bernild Ferslev; produced by Dead People's Choice (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): Danish Broadcasting Corporation, 2010), 31 mins
Some girls in Kampala don't want to get married; instead they go out with men who can pay them money for sex and their company. In Kampala, this is not seen as prostitution but as a way to climb the social ladder, and a way to obtain a comfortable and modern lifestyle. It is called 'transactional sex', and is comm...
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directed by Emil Bernild Ferslev; produced by Dead People's Choice (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): Danish Broadcasting Corporation, 2010), 31 mins
Description
Some girls in Kampala don't want to get married; instead they go out with men who can pay them money for sex and their company. In Kampala, this is not seen as prostitution but as a way to climb the social ladder, and a way to obtain a comfortable and modern lifestyle. It is called 'transactional sex', and is common in East Africa.
Sonia is a young actress. She takes full advantage of the new times and the sugar daddies whom surrounds her and are...
Some girls in Kampala don't want to get married; instead they go out with men who can pay them money for sex and their company. In Kampala, this is not seen as prostitution but as a way to climb the social ladder, and a way to obtain a comfortable and modern lifestyle. It is called 'transactional sex', and is common in East Africa.
Sonia is a young actress. She takes full advantage of the new times and the sugar daddies whom surrounds her and are seeking her company. One older man who wants to spend time with Sonia is a minister in the government. He calls himself 'honorable' while she refers to him as 'ATM' (cash machine). It however takes an effort to keep the balance between privacy and the demanding sugar daddies.
'Chips and Liver Girls' refers to the preferable junk food eaten by the modern girls of Uganda.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dead People's Choice
Author / Creator
Emil Bernild Ferslev
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Topic / Theme
Sex industry, Women's health issues, Area Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
Subject
Sex industry, Women's health issues
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Faded: Girls and Binge Drinking
directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 1 hour
Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture...
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directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 1 hour
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Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture that romanticizes alcohol. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist, and the wounded heart of a teenager, award-...
Filmed in the world of non-stop parties and all-night martinis, Faded navigates the complicated lives of four girls who must grapple with their binge drinking problems before it’s too late. The film profiles four young women, ages 14 to 22, as they battle the heart-break and confusion of growing up in a culture that romanticizes alcohol. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist, and the wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker Janet McIntyre embeds herself in these girls’ lives, launching a five-year mission to bring their stories to light. From high school classrooms to underground college parties, from roller derby rinks to erotic bakeries, the filmmaker explores the vibrant, dynamic, and scary life of a 21st century girl. This full-length version contains strong language and adult scenarios that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Janet McIntyre
Author / Creator
Janet McIntyre
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Janet McIntyre
Topic / Theme
Spirits (Alcohol), Women's health issues, Youth
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Janet McIntyre
Subject
Spirits (Alcohol), Women's health issues, Youth
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Faded: Girls and Binge Drinking (Edited)
directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 41 mins
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist...
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directed by Janet McIntyre; produced by Janet McIntyre (Portland, OR: Janet McIntyre, 2011), 41 mins
Description
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist and the sometimes wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker McIntyre launches a five-year mission, embedding herself in the...
Straight from the trenches, Faded navigates the stormy seas of four girls battling the heartbreak and confusion of growing up under the allure of a booze culture.
The film profiles four young women, ages 14-22, and their struggles with binge drinking. With the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist and the sometimes wounded heart of a teenager, award-winning filmmaker McIntyre launches a five-year mission, embedding herself in these girls’ lives. From high school classrooms to underground college parties, from roller derby rinks to erotic bakeries, the filmmaker explores the vibrant, dynamic and scary life of a 21st century girl.
A 60-minute uncensored version of the film is available upon request. The full-length version contains strong language and adult scenarios that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Janet McIntyre
Author / Creator
Janet McIntyre
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Janet McIntyre
Topic / Theme
Youth, Women's health issues, Spirits (Alcohol)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Janet McIntyre
Subject
Youth, Women's health issues, Spirits (Alcohol)
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