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202310 minGdoc-short

Sisterhood Softball

202310 minGdoc-short

Ten minutes of footage captures the first all-female Muslim softball league in North America, where women engage in a sport traditionally dominated by men.

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Ten minutes of footage captures the first all-female Muslim softball league in North America, where women engage in a sport traditionally dominated by men.

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Farhiya Ahmeddirector

Farhiya Ahmedwriter

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A softball field buzzes with energy as players take their positions. Sisterhood Softball follows North America’s first all-female Muslim softball league. The league empowers women through sports in a setting where female participation is often limited. Through teamwork and competition, members challenge societal norms and create a supportive community. The film runs for 10 minutes and was released in 2023.

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