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Girl Rising

PG-13 2013 1h 42m Documentary List
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Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education and change their fates. Read More Read Less
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Natalie Baker Bitch Media The team of journalists and executives who hired white, American, male director Richard Robbins to make this film get props for taking on a good cause. But their noble goal doesn't justify the means. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Mark Feeney Boston Globe The price of good intentions is that it looks and feels like an extended public-service announcement for goodness. Rated: 2/4 Apr 18, 2013 Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times No one would confuse the movie with a short-story collection. But it's more ambitious and effective at blunting cynicism than most consciousness-raising efforts. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 7, 2013 Full Review Simon Foster Screen-Space 'Advocacy Cinema' has found a new, strong standard-bearer in Girl Rising; one hopes it drives the forceful change needed in our global community as powerfully as it represents a creative shift in the genre. Jul 13, 2014 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: B- Mar 17, 2013 Full Review Rob Thomas Capital Times (Madison, WI) While some of the films are more successful than others, they all show the power of engagement and education, of looking at the world and its problems, as one story put it, in a way "that makes the achievable seem doable." Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 11, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Julie T This film was so well produced, directed and purposed. As it's now been 10 years since release, it's worth it to follow up on the girls who were profiled - some great results and others, well.... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Empowering and powerful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Nine girls and their stories, and only one of them is really prevented from expressing herself. one more can say her piece anonymously, but she is awfully determined. so much hope amid the ridiculous statistics. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I don't really know if I should review this film because I only got to see about 2/3 of it and there were no subtitles and so much of it was lost to me. Despite this, though, there were certainly some powerful pieces to it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A moving documentary showing the importance of global education for girls. Find the time to watch it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Girl Rising is a beautifully crafted and moving filmography, although it often stereotypes the "developing world" on gender discrimination issues that are felt and conquered everywhere on earth. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education and change their fates.
Director
Richard Robbins
Production Co
The Documentary Group, Vulcan Productions, Double Exposure Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 42m
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