Afghan Cycles

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Series/Themes: Sports and Hobbies

Genre: Documentaries, Family

Accessibility: Subtitles

Film Year: 2018

Locations: USA/Afghanistan

Film Length: 90 min.

Languages: Dari

Subtitles: Subtitled

Director: Sarah Menzies.

Following members of the National Cycling Team in Kabul and young riders in the Bamiyan region, Afghan Cycles reveals the struggles experienced by these Afghan women on a daily basis. Riding despite the oppressive silencing of their voices, the female cyclists face discrimination, abuse, and death threats. Battling the current infrastructure, one particular cyclist must decide whether or not to flee to France to secure a better situation for her family. Overcome by dangerous circumstances and obstacles that impede their human rights, the women feel empowered by a sport that provides them with the sense of freedom. Discussion with director Sarah Menzies, moderated by Shilpa Davé (UVA)

Supported by Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights

Friday, November 2
6:00 PM
PVCC Dickinson Center
Add To Calendar 20181102 18:00 20181102 20:00 America/New_York VFF: Afghan Cycles

Following members of the National Cycling Team in Kabul and young riders in the Bamiyan region, Afghan Cycles reveals the struggles experienced by these Afghan women on a daily basis. Riding despite the oppressive silencing of their voices, the female cyclists face discrimination, abuse, and death threats. Battling the current infrastructure, one particular cyclist must decide whether or not to flee to France to secure a better situation for her family. Overcome by dangerous circumstances and obstacles that impede their human rights, the women feel empowered by a sport that provides them with the sense of freedom. Discussion with director Sarah Menzies, moderated by Shilpa Davé (UVA)

Supported by Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights

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