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The Breadwinner
An animated feature film that was released in 2017, The Breadwinner is the
heartfelt story of Parvana, a young Afghan girl who must disguise herself as a boy to
become the breadwinner of the family when her father is unjustly imprisoned.
Global Issues
women’s lack of agency and choice as a result of enforcing orthodox
traditions (forcibly wearing the veil, staying home etc.)
the unjust incarceration of the poor and vulnerable through means of
violence, systemic oppression and overall exclusion from general
society
Themes of this film include
the role of imagination and education in the fight against systemic
oppression
gender inequality as a result of enforcing orthodox traditions
courage and hope that stems from a collective community despite their
collective suffering
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