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August 22, 2018

Fatima

Directed By Halimah Tariq

A short documentary that follows the noble works of Ghulam Fatima in helping female brick kiln workers trapped in bonded labor escape the crippling effects of acrid pollution and devastating disease.


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Halimah Tariq is a lawyer and aspiring film maker working toward a commonality of purpose with the liberated female one short video at a time. She has previously won two awards at Connecther's GITW, subsequently championing their cause as a global outreach coordinator in local film competitions and schools.

 
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