LOVE THIS. This part made me tear up a little: "Shahverdi told the filmmakers that she sees the obstacles of life as a mountain. If you keep cutting through the rock, one day, we will have a clear road.
That’s what fighting patriarchy is: cutting through rocks. It takes force, and persistence, and it can take a very long time."
Thank you for writing about this documentary and incredible woman. I can’t wait to watch it. My father encouraged me to be independent and believe in my abilities.
LOVE THIS. This part made me tear up a little: "Shahverdi told the filmmakers that she sees the obstacles of life as a mountain. If you keep cutting through the rock, one day, we will have a clear road.
That’s what fighting patriarchy is: cutting through rocks. It takes force, and persistence, and it can take a very long time."
Thanks for this little gem--perfectly timed.
Thank you so much for this. I was incredibly moved by this story as well!
Very powerful article. I hope the story of Sara’s father inspires me to lift up my daughter even more
So glad to hear this! I had a similar thought for all girl dads!
Love this! Agree, this is such a timely gem.
Wow, thank you for sharing this! Immediately moved to the top of my "to watch" list.
I'm so glad to hear it! And it's truly a gorgeous film visually, as well as telling a powerful story.
Thank you for writing about this documentary and incredible woman. I can’t wait to watch it. My father encouraged me to be independent and believe in my abilities.
Thanks for reading!
I loved hearing about Shahverdi's bravery and also how realistic she is about what it takes to overturn patriarchy, i.e. cutting through stone.
Thanks for linking her struggle with our entrenched patriarchy.