OUR CATALOG

"Impressive.… Give[s] credence to the old feminist saw that if women were given power, they would speedily put an end to war."

“Balanced, moving and comprehensive…. It also shows how circumstances can radicalize even the most middle-of-the-road people. Something we should pay more heed to given the current state of world affairs.”

“Often women are shown as simply victims of war and violence. The Sari Soldiers presents them as active participants in the fight for justice and human rights.”

“Tough, multilayered…. inspiring, infuriating, and sometimes hard-to-watch… underscores the old but still noteworthy point that the female body is one of the great casualties of war and political strife.”

“Near perfect. It accomplishes the tenuous balance that only the best documentaries can provide.”

“Deeply moving and wonderfully crafted…. The inspiring stories of the six women… remind us of the significance of civil courage and the presence of justice.”

"With its emphasis on self-representation and its nuanced perspectives, The Sari Soldiers also reveals the voices of women who suffered from both the state military and the Maoists. The film portrays women's emergence as leaders, and it presents opportunities to discuss how gender roles shift with changing socio-economic structures."

“Bridgham's overarching portrait of political upheaval is compassionate and insightful, …the director discovers a symbol of both inspirational human rights advocacy, and the terrible tragedy of tyranny.”

“Unforgettable…exemplary. Reveals a changing world and compels us to acknowledge the importance for reconciliation…in reconstructing our country. These women are true revolutionaries.”

“Captures ordinary women’s extraordinary lives and reveals them as important pieces of history. Anyone concerned with social justice, gender justice and human rights should see [it].”

“Highly Recommended…vivid and alive. An excellent documentary of a people’s struggle to adapt to change within their country and bring about solutions.”