Samah Ali introduces Girlhood: Africa, Asia, and the Diaspora
Girlhood: Africa, Asia, and the Diaspora • 3m 43s
Programmer Samah Ali introduces 'Girlhood: Africa, Asia, and the Diaspora', a collection of films documenting the growing pains of girlhood at many junctures.
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