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Critic Nigel M Smith
rated 10

...to witness Sonita’s rise from timid rapper to empowered activist over a three-year span is thrilling.

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Critic Jonathan Romney
rated 8

Iranian documentarist Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami captures her subject’s irreverent energy and her vulnerability, while also raising questions about her own role as a film-maker...

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Cast & Crew

Cori Shepherd Stern
As Herself, executive director, Strongheart Group
Ahmad Ahmadi
As Himself, construction worker
Farzaneh Davoodi
As Herself
Arefe
As Herself

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Sonita is a powerful documentary that follows the story of an 18-year-old Afghan refugee living in Tehran, Iran. Despite her family's plans to sell her into marriage, Sonita dreams of becoming a rapper and singing about her experiences as a woman. With the help of the film's director, Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami, Sonita embarks on an inspiring journey to pursue her passion and assert her independence. Along the way, she faces numerous obstacles - from Iran's ban on women singing to her family's opposition to her dreams - but remains determined to succeed. Will Sonita be able to overcome the odds stacked against her? Will she be able to realize her dreams or will she be forced into a life she doesn't want? Watch this moving documentary to find out.

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