Girl Rising

We spent the whole day outside with family; we were tired and covered with sunscreen and sweat. As my mom, my cousin and I got into the hotel room we sank onto the couch and turned on the television, ready to zone out for a little bit. Instead of zoning out to something inconsequential, however, we watched something that mattered.

CNN came on the screen and I was intrigued as a show about a young girl in an impoverished, developing area was playing. Turns out it was the documentary "Girl Rising." I had been wanting to see this and was very pleased when the others in the room weren't grabbing for the remote, in fact, they stayed up until midnight watching the whole thing with me. 

The numbers and the statistics are out there but it is a very different thing to read it than to see it. This film gives a face to the numbers, gives a story. I encourage you to check out two videos about the film below. Then, you must watch this film. It will open your mind and your eyes.

Film Teaser

Film Trailer