Girl Rising

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-09-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (715 Reviews)

Director:

Richard Robbins

Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Amina Marie Arana Azmera Arindol Bagchi

Writer:

Marie Arana

Doreen Baingana

Edwidge Dantical

Mona Eltahawy

Aminatta Forna

Zarghuna Kargar

Maaza Mengiste

Sooni Taraporevala

Manjushree Thapa

Loung Ung

Fullplot:

The movie tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting an education, they're able to break barriers and create change.

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