Review of Girl Rising (2013) by Robin V — 24 Sep 2015

A moving documentary showing the importance of global education for girls. Find the time to watch it!

This review of Girl Rising (2013) was written by Robin V on 24 Sep 2015.

Girl Rising has generally received positive reviews.

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By Frank Scheck (1,741) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 10 Mar 2013

While its mixture of cinematic styles is awkward more often than not, Girl Rising deserves points for at least trying something different rather…

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By Reza R (10) on 07 Mar 2013

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By Amber H (184) on 29 Apr 2013

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By Mike S (2,123) on 15 May 2013

It is not the inventive, yet often sugarcoated, delivery of this beautifully written documentary about the power of knowledge that makes it…

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By Glenn Whipp (553) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 07 Mar 2013

The film's re-creations, some involving actors and some the girls themselves, aren't always successful, but the truths at their core are rock-solid…

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By Andy H (538) on 03 Apr 2013

I saw this movie. It is inspirational and moving. It will stir you to action…

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By Pierluigi F (185) on 22 Feb 2014

Saw this at a special screening this winter and it was beautiful and heart-wrenching. Highly recommended…

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By Mark Feeney (434) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 17 Apr 2013

The idea behind Girl Rising is strikingly simple and even more strikingly imaginative…

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By Epifania A (74) on 27 Jun 2015

Girl Rising is a beautifully crafted and moving filmography, although it often stereotypes the developing world on gender discrimination issues…

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By Clubsocial (7) on 03 May 2015

Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this documentaryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy…

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