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202683 minPG-13documentary

Be My Voice

202683 minPG-13documentary

Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and activist, amplifies the voices of women protesting against the forced hijab in Iran through social media activism.

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Nahid Persson Sarvestani

Channel: The Documentary Collection

Be My Voice

2026• 83 minPG-13

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Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and activist, amplifies the voices of women protesting against the forced hijab in Iran through social media activism.

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Nahid Persson Sarvestani

Nahid Persson Sarvestanidirector

Raheleh Ahmadicast

Ali Alinejadcast

Masih Alinejad

Masih Alinejadcast

Saba Kordafsharcast

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Masih Alinejad, a journalist and activist, amplifies the voices of Iranian women resisting the mandatory hijab through social media. Leading one of the largest civil disobedience movements in contemporary Iran, Alinejad utilizes her platform from exile to highlight the struggles faced by women in her homeland. The film, directed by Nahid Persson, explores the intersection of activism and personal sacrifice, showcasing the resilience of those fighting for women's rights in Iran amidst oppressive societal norms.

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