MLJFF Films to Celebrate International Women’s Day

MLJFF celebrates feminism through films we screen on the provocative and inspiring women who continually challenge the status quo. In recognition of the 2021 International Women’s Day, we look back at some of their stories. They are all available for streaming or online rental.

Conviction

Empowered with cameras and the freedom to narrate their own stories, a group of incarcerated women invites us to witness their triumphs and struggles. Directed by Ariella Pahlke, Nance Ackerman, and Teresa McInnes. (from MLJFF 2019)

Stream the film: CBC Gem

Because We Are Girls

Three sisters, sexually abused in their childhood, confront their traumatic past in an effort to protect the next generation. Directed by Baljit Sangra. (from MLJFF 2019)

Stream the film: Amazon Prime

Poetess

This is the story of a Saudi woman who grabs the opportunity to speak against extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam. This is Hissa’s story. Directed by Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff. (from MLJFF 2018)

Rent the film: Vimeo

What Walaa Wants

Follow the story of Walaa, a girl who breaks all the rules, as she survives basic training to become one of the few women on the Palestinian Security Forces. Directed by Christy Garland. (from MLJFF 2018)

Stream the film: Amazon Prime

Inner Me

An intimate portrayal of the struggles of 4 deaf women in the city of Butembo, in North Kivu, DR Congo, a country defined by war. In Congo, women’s voices are rarely heard. (from MLJFF 2017)

Rent the film: sofy.tv