Film Screening: I AM A GIRL

March 25: Film Screening: I AM A GIRL

• UNI Sabin Hall, Room 002, 7pm
• There is a group of people in the world today who are more persecuted than anyone else, but they are not political or religious activists. They are girls. Being born a girl means you are more likely to be subjected to violence, disease, poverty, and disadvantage than any other group on the planet. As each girl moves closer to coming of age, I AM A GIRL, a feature-length documentary, reveals what it means to grow up female in the 21st century. As a day on earth transpires from dawn to dusk and into the night, we meet Manu, Kimsey, Aziza, Habiba, Breani and Katie – each on the brink of womanhood and dealing with the realities of what it means to grow up female in their world today. As they come of age in the way their culture dictates, we see remarkable heart-warming stories of resilience, bravery and humour.
• Sponsored by: Multicultural Graduate Student Association; College of Education Diversity Committee; Center for Multicultural Education; Rod Library and Women’s & Gender Studies Program.
• Contact: Kenneth Reid – kenneth.reid@uni.edu OR Robin Summers – summersr@uni.edu