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202360 minPGdocumentary

My Sister's Keeper

202360 minPGdocumentary

Four ultra-orthodox women declare “we won’t be silenced” as they confront a community's strict code of silence on sexuality and sexual assault.

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Four ultra-orthodox women declare “we won’t be silenced” as they confront a community's strict code of silence on sexuality and sexual assault.

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Sarit Asnapidirector

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Four ultra-orthodox women confront a culture of silence surrounding sexuality and sexual assault. They declare, “we won’t be silenced.” and challenge the norms of their closed community. Each woman’s life changes dramatically, either as a survivor of sexual assault or through the experiences of those close to them. Their actions spark a revolution within their community, revealing the struggles faced by women in a society that often ignores their voices.

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