Divorce Iranian Style by Kim Longinotto (1998, 80 min.). Hilarious, tragic, and stirring, this fly-on-the-wall look at Iranian divorce court provides a unique window into the intimate circumstances of womens lives. Following Jamileh, whose husband beats her; Ziba, a 16-year-old trying to divorce her 38-year-old husband; and Maryam, who is desperately fighting to gain custody of her daughters; this deadpan chronicle showcases the strength, ingenuity, and guile with which each woman faces biased laws, a Kafaka-esque administrative system, and their husbands and families struggle through the process.
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Rough Aunties by Kim Longinotto (2008, 103 min.). Fearless, feisty, and resolute, the Rough Aunties are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected, and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. Longinottos latest documentary follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka, and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption, and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities.
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