Yemeniettes
Year: 2013
Country:
YEMEN, USA
Run Time:
60 minutes
YEMENIETTES tells the incredibly inspiring story of a group of teenage girls from Yemen who start their own business. After years of gender inequality and poor education, a new generation of Yemeni females is beginning to empower themselves. Thanks to teachers and parents who encourage this change, the girls in the film enter their company, Creative Generation, into an entrepreneurship competition. There they showcase a series of solar products they’ve developed, aimed to improve the lives of their people. As they speak about technology and innovation, it's easy to forget they're kids. Their passion, excitement, and positivity are extremely contagious. This uplifting documentary follows them as they move through the rounds, inching towards a slot at the pan-Arab championships in Doha, Qatar. If they win, Creative Generation would receive funding, turning their idea into a fully legitimate operation. Furthermore, it would give hope to other girls in the region, contributing to a new culture of equality. There's no doubt about it—you'll be rooting for these amazing girls all the way to the end. Note: Recommended for pre-teens and older. (In Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.
CIFF38 Screenings
Tower City Cinemas
Monday, March 24, 2014 at 3:15 PM
- This screening is on Stand By.
- Preceded by: The Red Carpet
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 11:35 AM
- Preceded by: The Red Carpet
Sidebars
Family Films
It's Easy Being Green
Women of the World
Genres
Documentary Features
Recommended for Middle School +
Competition
Global Health Competition
Related Daily Postings
An Interview with with Leon Shahabian and Merym Almoshaikah of "Yemeniettes"
Director
Shawn Thompson
Filmography
"I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia" (2003), YEMENIETTES (2013)
Producers
Leon Shahabian, Denise Jabbour
Screenwriting
Leon Shahabian
Cinematography
Bachar Khattar
Editing
Shawn Thompson, Joseph Assi
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