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Zahra

Synopsis
A documentary film depicting the passion and commitment of a single mother with four children; a refugee from Somalia, who overcomes obstacles to transform her life and make a difference in the community. She tackles subjects such as female mutilation, tribal conflict and inter-generational differences.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2011
Year of production
2011
Subjects
Social sciences; Women’s studies
Keywords
community action; female genital mutilation; race relations; refugees

Online availability

URI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqjRwtcOyRU
Price
Free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Director
Imad M. Karam
Cinematographer
Eric Trometer; John Parker Rees

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£8.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
24 minutes
Year
2019

Distributor

Name

Initiatives of Change

Phone
020 7798 6000
Address
24 Greencoat Place
London
SW1P 1RD
United Kingdom

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