Girl Rising
2013, PG-13, 101 min. Directed by Richard Robbins. Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington.
Not reviewed at press time. This documentary showcases the power of education to change lives as it follows nine girls from around the world whose lives have been impinged by sexual inequality, forced marriages, and slavery. A portion of ticket sales will go to the 10x10 Fund for Girls' Education.
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