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Movie Reviews: ‘Diary of a Chambermaid’ Is Superb

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | June 10, 2016

And if you are in New York, try to catch some of the 11 documentaries about women in the Human Rights Watch Film Festival (June 10-19). Many will also be online at mubi.com and some will travel the country later this year.

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Sahar Ishtiaque Ullah, co-founder of the Hijabi Monologue

Muslim Women Tap the Power of Telling Their Own Stories

By: Saher Khan | June 8, 2016

The Hijabi Monologues uses entertainment while other programs take a different approach, but the goal is the same: to share the diverse lived experiences of Muslim women.

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Movie Reviews: ‘The Fits’ Is a Stunning First Feature

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | June 3, 2016

This week also brings us “Honeyglue,” an unusual love story that will stick with you. Another must-see is “Love, Sweat and Tears,” a documentary about the doctor determined to end the stigma that still clings to menopause.

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In India, Sex Education Struggles with Taboo Status

By: Gagandeep Kaur | June 1, 2016

Sex is a taboo topic in India, but schools are nonetheless mandated to teach it. Parents with an eye on what their children might be doing on the Internet are also anxious to find ways of discussing the issue.

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Movie Reviews: ‘Princess’ is Hard to Watch, But a Must-See

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | May 27, 2016

This is the second feature film from the provocative Israeli writer-director Tali Shalom-Ezer. Other winners this week include “Chevalier,” “Unlocking the Cage” and “The Ones Below,” a chilling thriller.

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Movie Reviews: ‘The Nice Guys’ Deliver Hilarious Dark Comedy

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | May 20, 2016

“Maggie’s Plan,” which also opens May 20, congregates New York indie film royalty, but disappoints any high hopes. “The Abolitionists” also just opened, a documentary about child trafficking.

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‘Likes’ and Live Streaming Rape: Let’s Talk About it with Our Kids

By: Jillana Enteen | May 18, 2016

Parents and teachers do not need to demonize apps like Periscope or Twitter. Instead, we must consistently remind kids to carry the same set of values between real life and social networking.

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Movie Reviews: ‘Under the Gun’ Is a Documentary Everyone Must See

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | May 13, 2016

The film, which opens May 13, gives voice to grieving parents, experts in civil law and NRA members. On a much lighter note, the weekend also brings the opening of
“Love & Friendship,” an entertaining story that is a visual treat.

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Movie Reviews: Documentary ‘Dark Horse’ is a Big Winner

By: Jennifer Merin (WeNews film critic) | May 6, 2016

This week also brings the poignant Mother’s Day release, “A Light Beneath Their Feet.” Go see this story of a mother with bipolar disorder and a daughter with tough choices to make. It’s moving and meaningful.

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In India, Daughters Have Big Family Problems with Inheritance

By: Gagandeep Kaur | May 2, 2016

The popularity of novelist Ratna Vira, who writes about this common family drama, could be a sign of cultural shift. But for now, many women in India are discouraged from inheriting family property on the same basis as their brothers.

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