HALF THE SKY
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Worldwide oppression of women and girls is the "paramount moral challenge of the present era," according to this acclaimed documentary that chronicles the stories of women from countries including Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and Pakistan.
The women profiled have experienced and fought against disadvantages such as inequality, gender-based violence, and sex trafficking. Based on the bestselling book by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the documentary miniseries follows Kristof and six celebrity activists, including America Ferrara and Olivia Wilde, as they look for practical ways to empower women across the globe. Note: contains intense subject matter.
This title is part of the series: HALF THE SKY
| Copyright | 2012 |
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| Publisher | Docurama |
| Grade | 9 and up |
| Run Time | Approximately four hours |
| ISBN | 9780307387097 |