(FREE PROGRAM) CURRENT AFFAIRS 4: WOMEN FIGHT BACK

Last week in Iran, a young woman named Mahsa Amini was arrested and subsequently killed while in morality police custody. Her crime, according to the Islamic Republic, was “improper” hijab. Following this tragedy, demonstrations erupted across the country in protest of her death and to demand justice. Women in Iran have been and still are against compulsory hijab, and now their fight against enforced hijab is in the spotlight. Docunight dedicates this week’s program, “Women Fight Back” to Mahsa Amini and all Iranians who are fearlessly standing up against injustice, oppression, and tyranny.
“Women Fight Back” will feature documentaries that promote activism and resistance and uplift the women’s liberation movement in Iran.

Featuring 5 films:

Divorce Iranian Style • Directed by Kim Longinotto & Ziba Mir-Hosseini • 1998 • Iran/United Kingdom

Iranian Women's Liberation Movement, Year Zero • Directed by Claudine Mulard • 1979 • France

Iranian Journey • Directed by Maysoon Pachachi • 2000 • Germany/Iran/United Kingdom

Our Times • Directed by Rakhshan Banietemad • 2001 • Iran

The Story of Gordafarid • Directed by Hadi Afarideh • Iran

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