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Sonita: Film Guide

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14+

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Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at Sonita (2015), a documentary about a young Afghan rapper determined to make her voice heard in spite of the repressive society she criticises in her lyrics.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Human Rights, Music, Politics and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding refugees and immigration, ethics and gender.

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