Six Kurdish Iranian women gather in a mountain camp, united by their secular and socialist beliefs. Their stories span three generations, reflecting their activism and visions for a better world. Directed by Shahrzad Arshadi, Dancing for Change runs for 50 minutes and presents the ideals of these women as they navigate their lives alongside male comrades. The film was released in 2015.

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Meet six Kurdish Iranian women fighting for change.
See how activism shapes their lives in a mountain camp.
Find out about secular and socialist ideals in the Islamic world.

Did You Know

The film features six Kurdish Iranian women from three different generations.
Dancing For Change was directed by Shahrzad Arshadi in 2015.
The documentary has a runtime of 50 minutes.

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Feminist activismKurdish cultureMiddle Eastern studies

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Who directed the documentary Dancing for Change?

Dancing for Change was directed by Shahrzad Arshadi.

What is the duration of the documentary Dancing for Change?

The duration of Dancing for Change is 50 minutes.

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The documentary focuses on six Kurdish Iranian women from three different generations.

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