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The Boxing Girls of Kabul
Description
A group of young Afghan women strive to become world-class boxers, training
without the benefit of even the most basic facilities at the national stadium,
where only recently women were executed by the Taliban. They are loyal to
their country, yet dare to defy its traditions. Inspired by their tenacious
coach, these courageous boxers openly dream of their future, and even a shot
at the 2012 Olympics. Committed to a challenging regime and enduring family
and societal pressures to abandon their training, the women are determined to
fight their way onto an international stage. The film shadows them closely
over the course of a year, and we come to know them both as individuals and as
a team of competitors punching well above their weight. The Boxing Girls
of Kabul reveals a compelling journey of both personal and political
transformation, and illustrates the power of fighting for what you believe in.
2011, 52 min
Awards
Best Short Documentary
Canadian Screen Awards
March 3 2013, Toronto - Canada
Honourable Mention for the NFB Colin Low Award
Doxa - Documentary Film and Video Festival
May 4 to 13 2012, Vancouver - Canada
Inspirit Foundation Pluralism Prize- with a $10,000 cash prize
Hot Docs
April 26 to May 6 2012, Toronto - Canada
Best Documentary
FIN Kids
April 17 to 21 2012, Halifax - Canada
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