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Because We Are Girls

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A story set in British Columbia, Canada, about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.
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Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 03/06/2020
4/5
Its very frank discussion of sexual violence will be difficult for some viewers but it has important things to say, especially to other survivors and to those who want to learn how to give them the support that they need. Go to Full Review Jorge Ignacio Castillo Prairie Dog Magazine 02/14/2020
3/5
In the end, Because We Are Girls is about overcoming trauma with others' help and ending traditions that enable predators. All messages worth your attention. Go to Full Review Michelle da Silva NOW Toronto 07/05/2019
Too much jumping back and forth between time and perspective distracts from the overall impact of the film's message. Go to Full Review Ken Eisner Georgia Straight 07/05/2019
The film's innate humanism, and the thoughtful qualities of its sisterly subjects, emphasize their disturbing past without sensationalizing it. Go to Full Review Chelsea Phillips-Carr POV Magazine 05/02/2019
The film does a capable job at what it's doing -- but the repetition of this genre of sexual violence documentary speaks to a stagnation in society, where we are not progressing when it comes to helping and protecting the survivors of assault. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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donna m @DonnaM 02/24/2023 Excellent and heartbreaking. Demonstrated how girls/women are sexually victimized by their own culture and that which their parents grew up within. The daughters parents were also victims of their culture, unable and even unwilling to support their daughters and keep them safe, instead of blaming them. See more 10/19/2020 This movie was so well done and I felt all emotions: happiness, sadness, anger and love. I loved the inside look at a wonderful culture that those who are Punjabi experience along with some of the darker parts of that culture. I pray that these ladies got the closure that they needed from their family. It was hard to see them plead with their parents for support during this hard time and it was also hard to see the parents and the conflict of 100's of years of tradition that stopped them from supporting their daughters as they needed. This was a great movie that I recommend..Great job! See more Read all reviews
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Baljit Sangra

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Jeeti Pooni

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Kira Pooni

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Gurdev Pooni

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Jesse Pooni

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Narinder Pooni

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Movie Info

Synopsis A story set in British Columbia, Canada, about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.
Director
Baljit Sangra
Producer
Selwyn Jacob
Screenwriter
Baljit Sangra
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 25m
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