Saudi Women's Driving School

2019

1 hr. 0 min.

Documentary

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For many Americans, getting a driver's license is a mundane rite of passage. But for women in Saudi Arabia, who were only allowed to drive legally starting in June 2018, it's a critical step along the road to independence.

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:v "Women can now travel on INSIDE of bus." XD

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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I thought it was a good approach to use the issue of driving to introduce the overall conditions in Saudi Arabia, and provide information from both sides. Regardless, the Guardianship Rule seem like a terrible human rights violation, as does the arrest and imprisonment of women (and men?) who speak out. I'm glad there have been what I call improvements in the society, and I sincerely hope they continue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

Documentary Saudi Women's Driving School goes hard on girl power moments, but its attempt at objectivity sometimes feels artificial.

Oct 31, 2019

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Joel Keller

Decider

Saudi Women's Driving School takes a positive look at changing mores in a country we don't see a lot of, but not without addressing the larger problems that are still apparent.

Oct 25, 2019

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

Absolutely fascinating.

Oct 25, 2019

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

One small step forward for the rights of Saudi women.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 24, 2019

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Natasha Alvar

Cultured Vultures

Gornall's documentary has a mediated approach to a contentious, hot button issue, but spreads itself too thin trying to cover all the perspectives and stakeholders involved.

Rated: 7/10

Oct 24, 2019

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

[Erica] Gornall's film captures the sense of wonder that comes from expanded horizons and the simple pleasure of hitting the road.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 21, 2019

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Synopsis

For many Americans, getting a driver's license is a mundane rite of passage. But for women in Saudi Arabia, who were only allowed to drive legally starting in June 2018, it's a critical step along the road to independence.

Director: Erica Gornall
Executive Producer: Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Genre: Documentary
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2019

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