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I Am a Girl (2013)

88 min - Documentary - 28 August 2013
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In I AM A GIRL, we meet 14-year-old Kimsey from Cambodia, forced to sell her virginity at 12; Aziza from Afghanistan, who will be shot if she goes to school; Breani, a teen living in a ghetto of NYC and dreaming of stardom; Katie from Australia, who is recovering from a suicide attempt; Habiba from Cameroon, betrothed to a man 20 years her senior; and Manu from Papua New Guinea, about to become a mother at 14 following her first sexual encounter. As they come of age in the way their culture dictates, we see remarkable heart-warming stories of resilience, bravery and humor.

Director:  Rebecca Barry
Writers:  Rebecca Barry
Stars:  Habiba, Kimsey, Aziza, Breani, Katie, Manu

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In I AM A GIRL, we meet 14-year-old Kimsey from Cambodia, forced to sell her virginity at 12; Aziza from Afghanistan, who will be shot if she goes to school; Breani, a teen living in a ghetto of NYC and dreaming of stardom; Katie from Australia, who is recovering from a suicide attempt; Habiba from Cameroon, betrothed to a man 20 years her senior; and Manu from Papua New Guinea, about to become a mother at 14 following her first sexual encounter. As they come of age in the way their culture dictates, we see remarkable heart-warming stories of resilience, bravery and humor.


Collections: Rebecca Barry

Tagline: Six girls on the brink of womanhood, ready to become something extraordinary.

Genres: Documentary

Details

Official Website:  http://www.iamagirl.com.au/
Country:   Australia USA Cameroon Cambodia Afghanistan Papua New Guinea
Language:  French, English, Khmer, Tok Pisin
Release Date:  28 August 2013

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Testify Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 28 min
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