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202236 minGdocumentary

Kicking Balls

202236 minGdocumentary

200 teenage girls in Rajasthan learn to play football through a non-profit organization, gaining confidence and independence in the process.

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200 teenage girls in Rajasthan learn to play football through a non-profit organization, gaining confidence and independence in the process.

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Vijayeta Kumardirector

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In Rajasthan, a non-profit organization trains 200 teenage girls to play football in three small villages. Many of these girls are child brides. Through football, they develop confidence and independence. This program helps them gain the ability to challenge patriarchal norms in their communities. The documentary, released in 2022, runs for 36 minutes.

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