The Boxing Girls of Kabul
2011
52 min
Coming soon
In this feature documentary, a remarkable group of young Afghan women dream of representing their country as boxers at the 2012 Olympics, embarking on a journey of both personal and political transformation.
Details
In this feature documentary, a remarkable group of young Afghan women dream of representing their country as boxers at the 2012 Olympics, embarking on a journey of both personal and political transformation.
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writerAriel Nasr
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directorAriel Nasr
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editorHannele Halm
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producerAnnette Clarke
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cinematographyAriel Nasr
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sound recordistChristopher Yapp
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sound designAlex Salter
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original musicJulia Kent
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assistant directorChristopher Yapp
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additional cinematographyKatherine BrooksLeslie KnottLucy MartensRafaela PerssonChristopher Yapp
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production supervisorCandice Desormeaux
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stills photographyKatherine BrooksRafaela Persson
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translationMirasadullah HashemiFawad PopalyarSafi Bopaye SaidjonFusion Marketing
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transcriptionFawad Popalyar
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post-production coordinatorSteve Hallé
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assistant editorJason LeeJason Levangie
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title designGaspard GaudreauMélanie Bouchard
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online editorDenis Pilon
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re-recordingSerge Boivin
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production coordinatorStephanie CoolenVanessa LarsenAimee Wall
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marketingKelly Fox
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
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executive producerRavida DinKent Martin
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Family Studies/Home Economics - Feminism
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
History and Citizenship Education - Issues in Society Today
Screen the film in the context of discussion about the relationship between sports, women’s rights and gender issues. Have students research the history of women’s rights in Canada, examine how women’s roles have changed and discuss present gender-based inequities. Consider inviting women who work in non-traditional careers (for example, athletes, military personnel or firefighters) to visit the class to discuss the challenges they face and the obstacles they have overcome.
