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201573 minPGdocumentary

Kitchen Sink Revolution

201573 minPGdocumentary

Women in Iceland take action in the 1980s to change laws and fight for equal rights in a society where politics fail them.

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Halla Kristín Einarsdóttir

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Women in Iceland take action in the 1980s to change laws and fight for equal rights in a society where politics fail them.

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Halla Kristín Einarsdóttirdirector

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In the 1980s, women in Iceland faced a political system that did not support equal rights. They organized and took action to demand change. Their efforts led to significant shifts in Icelandic society. Directed by Halla Kristín Einarsdóttir, Kitchen Sink Revolution documents this movement. The film runs for 73 minutes and captures the determination of women who reshaped their country’s approach to equality. Their activism left a lasting impact on future generations.

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