Learning on ScreenWho Will Cast the First Stone?
- Synopsis
- Discusses the impact of Islamisation on women in Pakistan, particularly laws relating to extra-marital sex which is now a crime against the state, punishable by stoning to death. Women in prison, or out on bail, speak out against the violation of human rights inherent in the laws. Considers in detail the case of a couple, Sahida and Sarwar, who were condemned to be stoned to death for adultery. Also shows how women have forced their way into the forefront of political and democratic struggle in Pakistan. The film was made by women and men living in Pakistan, and without permission from the Pakistani government.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
- Year of production
- 1988
- Availability
- out of distribution
- Uses
- Communication studies; women’s studies; film studies (small-scale specialised documentary making).*
- Subjects
- Politics & government; Women’s studies
- Keywords
- human rights; Islam; Pakistan; women
Credits
- Director
- Ahmed A Jamal; Sabiha Sumar
- Producer
- Ahmed A Jamal; Sabiha Sumar
- Writer
- Sabiha Sumar
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Retake Film & Video Collective
- Phone
- 020 7328 4676
- Notes
- closed down. programmes now in Amber archive
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