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Voices of Change
A 5-part series by Lyn Wright and Barbara Doran
Canada, 1996, 92 minutes, Color, VHS, Subtitled
Order No. W99588
An wide ranging examination both of individual activism and issues facing women worldwide this inspiring five-part documentary offers invaluable insights into the realities of international feminism. As women discuss their work for native and worker's rights, educational equity, and the search for free expression, they connect their activism to past and future familial and cultural traditions:
In Australia, Barbara Cummings grew up in a state-run Mission as part of a social policy of forced assimilation. After attending the college where she had worked as a cleaning lady, she has become a leader in the Aboriginal rights movement.
In Guatemala, Sandra Gonzalez risked her life by demonstrating to bring the union to the clothing factory where she works.
In Latvia, Mara Kimele has endured blacklisting and constant funding struggles to direct theater that nourishes the souls of her people.
In Pakistan, renowned lawyer and human right activist Asthma Jahangir braves death threats to fight for the rights of rape victims, bonded laborers, and accused blasphemers.
In Canada, Hong Kong immigrant Tam Gooseen's work as community organizer culminates in her election as the first non-white School Trustee in the school system attended by her 16 year old daughter.
Celebrating the strength and commitment of these diverse women and showing how their work is part of their everyday lives, VOICES OF CHANGE offers a uniquely detailed look at the diversity and power of international feminisms.
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"This passionate chronicle of five women of courage shows how they balance age old traditions with new roles as creators of social change and confront oppression, injustice, and indifference to create a better life for their children..."
The South Asian Voice
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Interested in gaining more insight and background on the current conflict in the Middle East? Check out WMM’s powerful documentaries made by and about women in that region, including MY LAND ZION and WOMEN IN STRUGGLE.
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