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201574 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Boxing for Freedom

201574 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A young boxer from Afghanistan confronts her country's traditions and fears in a bid for freedom and to inspire other women.

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Silvia Venegas Venegas,

Juan Antonio Moreno Amador

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A young boxer from Afghanistan confronts her country's traditions and fears in a bid for freedom and to inspire other women.

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Silvia Venegas Venegasdirector

Juan Antonio Moreno Amadordirector

Sadaf Rahimicast

Salima Rahimicast

Shabnam Rahimicast

Synopsis

Sadaf Rahimi trains as a boxer in Afghanistan. She is recognized as the country's best athlete in the sport. Rahimi encounters challenges from her country's traditions and societal expectations. Her pursuit of freedom through boxing creates a path for other Afghan women. The documentary runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2015. It captures her struggles and determination to break through barriers.

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