Girl Rising

"One Girl with Courage is a Revolution"

Sep 1 2014 PG-13 1h 41m
Documentary, Drama

Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century.

Plot

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.

Written by

Marie Arana, Doreen Baingana, Edwidge Danticat

Directed by

Richard Robbins

Production Countries

India, United States of America

Production Companies

The Documentary Group, Vulcan Productions

Languages

English

Awards

3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,322
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA