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202063 minPGdocumentary

Mothers

202063 minPGdocumentary

62-year-old Mahjouba Edbouche leads the Oum El Banine association in Agadir, providing support to unmarried women facing prison for pregnancy.

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62-year-old Mahjouba Edbouche leads the Oum El Banine association in Agadir, providing support to unmarried women facing prison for pregnancy.

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Jang Jung-dodirector

Ryu Bo-riwriter

Han Hye-jin

Han Hye-jincast

Yoon So-hee

Yoon So-heecast

Kim Jung-hwacast

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Mahjouba Edbouche leads the Oum El Banine association in Agadir, Morocco, where she provides support to unmarried women facing unwanted pregnancies. These women often fear imprisonment and rejection from their families. Edbouche offers shelter, education, and legal assistance to help them navigate their circumstances. She also works to facilitate reconciliation between the young mothers and their parents, aiming to secure a safe home for them and their children. The documentary runs for 63 minutes and was released in 2020.

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