Cover image for Saving Face [digital video].
Title:
Saving Face [digital video].
Publication Date:
2011

2019
Publication Information:
Women Make Movies, 2011.

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (40 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Abstract:
A harshly realistic view of violence against women in South Asia. Every year in Pakistan, many women are known to be victimized by brutal acid attacks, with numerous cases going unreported. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad left his prominent London practice to return to his home country and help the victims of such attacks. Two of these women, Zakia and Rukhsana, are victims of brutal acid attacks by their husbands and in Rukhsana’s case, her in-laws as well. Both attempt to bring their assailants to justice and move on with their lives with the help of NGOs, sympathetic policymakers, politicians, support groups, and Dr. Jawad. SAVING FACE also depicts a Pakistan that is changing - one where ordinary people can stand up and make a difference and where marginalized communities can seek justice. Winner of an **Academy Award** for Best Documentary Short Subject. Winner of Best Documentary at the **News & Documentary Emmy Awards**. *"It has the impact of an epic." - Roger Ebert, **RogerEbert.com***
General Note:
Title from title frames.

Film

In Process Record.
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English,Urdu
Electronic Access:
Access immediately on Kanopy
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