A young woman in Mumbai faces societal pressure as she aims to join the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team, with her family's future resting on her success.
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A young woman in Mumbai faces societal pressure as she aims to join the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team, with her family's future resting on her success.
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Synopsis
Kaikasha Mirza stands on a cricket field in Mumbai, India, in 2011. She dreams of joining the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team but faces opposition from her community and family. Recently allowed to remove her burka, Kaikasha's hopes rest on her upcoming tryouts. Her parents have warned that if she fails, they will arrange her marriage. The documentary tracks Kaikasha and her sisters, Saba and Heena, as they confront poverty and societal expectations in their pursuit of personal goals.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kaikasha Mirza, a Muslim woman pursuing cricket.
- See the impact of societal pressure on women's dreams.
- Find out how the Mirza sisters navigate their ambitions.
Did You Know
- Purdah premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival in March 2018.
- The documentary was filmed over a three-year period, starting in 2011.
- Purdah was rated 4 out of 5 by critic Marie Asner in 2019.
- The film won the Grand Jury's Special Mention Award at the 2019 Big Syn International Film Festival London.
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Who directed the documentary Purdah?
Purdah was directed by Jeremy Guy.
What is the main focus of the documentary Purdah?
Purdah follows Kaikasha Mirza, a Muslim woman in Mumbai, who aspires to play cricket while facing societal and familial pressures.
What awards did Purdah win?
Purdah won the Grand Jury's Special Mention Award at the Big Syn International Film Festival London in 2019.
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