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Because We Are Girls

  • 2019
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Because We Are Girls (2019)
Documentary

A documentary set in BC Canada about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.A documentary set in BC Canada about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.A documentary set in BC Canada about an immigrant Punjabi family who have a dark secret they can finally tell.

  • Director
    • Baljit Sangra
  • Writers
    • Baljit Sangra
    • Carmen Pollard
  • Stars
    • Gurdev Pooni
    • Jeeti Pooni
    • Jesse Pooni
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    275
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Baljit Sangra
    • Writers
      • Baljit Sangra
      • Carmen Pollard
    • Stars
      • Gurdev Pooni
      • Jeeti Pooni
      • Jesse Pooni
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Gurdev Pooni
    • Father
    • (as Gurdeav Pooni)
    Jeeti Pooni
    • Self
    Jesse Pooni
    • Brother
    Kira Pooni
    • Self
    Narinder Pooni
    • Mother
    Salakshana Pooni
    • Self
    • Director
      • Baljit Sangra
    • Writers
      • Baljit Sangra
      • Carmen Pollard
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    10nkbhfyg

    Every Sikh/Panjabi Household needs to watch this

    This film is long overdue. The horrors that Panjabi Sikh girls have and are still experiencing have been spotlighted in this raw, honest and heartbreaking documentary.

    I want to express my heartfelt thanks to each sister for baring their pain in the way that they have so that others do not have to suffer in silence like they did

    A masterpiece.
    10amanchdhry

    Heart breaking! 💔

    I just witnessed your painful account of abuse and lack of support from your own family. You girls are true warriors and I've never felt so ashamed of our culture before (although this happens in every culture!) but we only ought to defend our's and similarly can blame our's too. I am so so sorry for everything you girls went through and I just hope things get better for you. He will rot in hell if not in Jail!! Lots of love and hugs xxxx
    10thecoolbonnie

    WOW!

    I just happened by this on accident while browsing documentaries....I cried and cried and CRIED for these girls! The raw emotion tore at my heart. The bond these sisters share possibly saved their sanity. I truly hope they have gone on to lead happy, and healthy lives.
    10sanjaysharma-462-204992

    My sisters!

    Your story... Ur are warriors.

    Helping many with your voice.

    I hope we can meet one day.

    I'm very proud of you!
    10seemikhan-96424

    Speechless

    I don't think I've cried this much in a long time.The horror they went through and then to just see what they had to go through once the parents found out is so heartbreaking .They had absolutely no fault in this and yet they bore the consequences and yet still turned out to be such beautiful,inspiring,and sincere. You can just see how genuine each sister is.I don't know them but each time one cried I couldn't help but cry too.Im so glad they had one another and pray they find the peace and happiness they deserved from day one !As a mother of 2 girls,one dreams of raising them with this much courage and strength. They are truly inspirational!

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • För att vi är flickor
    • Production company
      • National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
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      1 hour 25 minutes
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