Nine girls. Nine stories of courage. Our film, Girl Rising, spotlights the unforgettable stories of girls living in the developing world, striving beyond circumstance and overcoming nearly insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams.
Directed by Academy Award Nominee, Richard E. Robbins, written by acclaimed female writers, and voiced by acclaimed actresses including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway and more, Girl Rising proves that one girl with courage is a revolution.
– This is the official description from the film’s website or IMDb.
Reviews of Girl Rising:
“Illuminating and ultimately hopeful, despite the horrible circumstances depicted, “Girl Rising” stands as a testament to the power of information.” – The Los Angeles Times, Glenn Whipp
“‘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.” – Screen-Space, Simon Foster
Watch the movie trailer here.
Rent, stream, or buy this documentary film through my Amazon Shop.
Leave a Reply