Sonita

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isla s @RT89656869 09/01/2022 This is quite an insightful documentary film about a Persian adolescent trying to express herself in a very strict culture. She lets us in on various stories about her families and her life, her hopes to record music and become well known, to tell the stories of other similar people facing the same situation regarding arranged marriage and an impending life of domesticity. It very much has a scrapbook feel to it, indeed Sonita is shown putting together a scrapbook at different times in the film, with photos from magazines depicting Western society and photos of her family etc. I respect her attempts to speak out and express herself creatively, that she has a determined and ambitious side to herself, despite the lack of opportunities she faces. It is inevitably a sad and thoughtful watch at times. Perhaps it'll make you think, about how good we have things in the west, to not face the situations featured, or, should I say, documented, in this film. Its nice seeing how she encourages other teens and how the community, including older parents/adults, interact with her. Yes, I'd recommend this if your interested in contemporary Persian culture, or seeing people elsewhere in the world express themselves through rap. See more 02/21/2020 While the appeal of rap escapes me her courage in fighting for her freedom of choice is compelling. Worth watching. See more 05/09/2018 It was a cool idea, but other than that i was extremely disapointed. It never ended! And by the end (finally) i didn't like Sonita anymore because i was tired of her. No hate against Sonita, i just hate the documentary. Sorry gang, better step it up. See more 11/29/2016 There's a point where this turns and goes in an unexpected direction half way through that I felt should have created a big change in how things were represented but didn't which was a bit odd but overall very good and engaging. See more 09/24/2016 Moving, fascinating, inspiring.... saw this film at a conference and am bringing it to the campus at the college where I teach. An inside look at the reality of young women under the Taliban. Documentary filmmakers and students should take note of this very special film as the question of, "should a documentarian become involved in the subject?" is answered for this particular unique case. See more 04/18/2016 This is a wonderful movie about a young girl from Afghanistan who is living in Iran as an undocumented refugee after her parents try to sell her as a child bride. The film's director, originally interested in documenting refugees in Iran, is taken by her and her desire to become a rap singer, and decides to help her. The director provides money and assistance which eventually leads to a new life for Sonita and a chance to pursue her dream. I saw this as part of the True/False Film Festival in Columbia MO and the showing was highlighted by Sonita's appearance following the film and singing her best known rap song. A wonderful experience! See more Read all reviews

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