We Are Forbidden

Year
2019
Country
USA
Duration:
8 mins

Overview

World Premiere
In parts of Nepal, menstruating girls and women are considered impure. They are banished from their homes or sequestered to a room; forbidden from eating most foods and not allowed to attend school, visit a temple or even look at male family members. In this moving short film, nine Nepalese girls share their menstruation stories. The film derives its power from allowing the girls to speak for themselves, demonstrating their courage, strength and inspiring desire for change.

Production Team

Directors
Brian Lindstrom
Cheryl Strayed

Festival Screenings

Featured in the 2019 Mountainfilm Festival.
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