A young Kenyan’s life changes drastically when his education is sponsored. Years later, he founds his own scholarship program to replicate the kindness he once received.

Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education, and empower themselves and others like them.

Kalyanee Mam | 2013

Cambodia | 83 min | 12+ years | Cambodian with English subtitles |

An intimate reflection on the damage that rapid development has wrought in Cambodia, on both a human and environmental level

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