“...the film celebrates the bravery of Maria and her no-less impressive family, and by extension all who fight for women’s rights in the region.
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“...Heidenreich’s rousing doc shows that there’s much more at stake than a gold medal whenever Toorpakai takes the court. The War to Be Her is an inspiring act of resistance.
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/girl-unbound-war-be-her-932070
AWARDS CIRCUIT:http://www.awardscircuit.com/2016/09/17/tiff-review-docs-forever-pure-girl-unbound-eye-opening-exposes-religion-sport/
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/girl-unbound-reveals-how-champion-female-squash-player-dressed-boy-compete-1612475
REFINERY29:
http://www.refinery29.uk/maria-toorpakai-taliban-girl-unbound
“This film is not a harrowing story about Taliban extremism. Instead, it is a triumphant profile of a young woman [...] who possesses an unbelievable self esteem. Playing her small part in changing the world for the better, she is a true inspiration.
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