The Boxing Girls of Kabul
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2013], c2011.
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eVideo
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Language
English
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 25, 2013.
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Description
This documentary film depicts a group of young Afghan women striving to become world-class boxers and training without the most basic facilities in the national stadium where the Taliban has recently executed women. Though they are loyal to their country, they dare to defy its traditions. Inspired by their tenacious coach, these courageous boxers openly dream of their future, and even a shot at the Olympics. Committed to a challenging regime and enduring family and societal pressures to abandon their training, the women are determined to fight their way onto an international stage. This film shadows them closely over the course of a year so viewers have the chance to know them both as individuals and as a team of competitors punching well above their weight. The Boxing Girls of Kabul reveals a compelling journey of both personal and political transformation and illustrates the power of fighting for what you believe in.
Target Audience
9 & up.
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Mode of access: Internet.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(20132011). The Boxing Girls of Kabul . Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)20132011. The Boxing Girls of Kabul. Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)The Boxing Girls of Kabul Infobase, 20132011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)The Boxing Girls of Kabul Infobase, 20132011.
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