Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
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In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Sara Shahverdi, a midwife and rights campaigner from Iran, is the subject of the documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks,' which has been nominated for an Oscar. The film follows her journey as the first female councilwoman in her village, advocating for women's rights and community development.
The documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks' highlights Sara Shahverdi's journey as the first female councilwoman in her Iranian village, focusing on her advocacy for women's rights and community development. The film has been nominated for an Oscar.
The documentary 'Cutting Through Rocks' follows Sara Shahverdi, the first female councilwoman in her Iranian village, as she challenges patriarchal norms and advocates for women's rights. The film has been nominated for an Oscar.
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