Julie Bridgham, USA/Nepal
2008, 92 min

Sunday February 28 | 10:00 am | Room 211

The Sari Soldiers is an extraordinary story of six women’s courageous efforts to shape Nepal’s future in the midst of an escalating civil war against Maoist insurgents, and the King’s crackdown on civil liberties. The brave women include Maoist Commander Kranti; Royal Nepal Army Officer Rajani; Krishna, a monarchist who leads a rebellion against the Maoists; Mandira, a human rights lawyer; and Ram Kumari, a young student activist. The Sari Soldiers intimately delves into the extraordinary journey of these women on opposing sides of the conflict as they shape the country’s future.

http://sarisoldiers.com/