Honor Diaries

"Culture is no excuse for abuse."

Mar 8 2014 Not Rated 1h 1m
Crime, Documentary, News

Honor Diaries is the first film to break the silence on ‘honor violence’ against women and girls. Honor Diaries is more than a movie, it is a movement to save women and girls from human rights abuses – around the world and here in America.

Plot

Honor Diaries features nine courageous women's rights advocates with roots in Muslim-majority societies. These women, who have witnessed firsthand the hardships women endure, are profiled in their efforts to affect change, both in their communities and beyond. Freedom of movement, the right to education, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation are some of the systematic abuses explored in depth. The film gives a platform to exclusively female voice and seeks to expose the paralyzing political correctness that prevents many from identifying, understanding and addressing this international human rights disaster. More than a movie, Honor Diaries is a movement meant to inspire viewers to learn more about issues facing women in Muslim-majority societies, and to act for change.

Written by

Alex Traiman

Directed by

Micah Smith

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
244
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA