A Thousand Girls Like Me

The title of this urgent film refers to the thousands of women in Afghanistan suffering sexual abuse, often within the family and with virtual impunity. It tells the story of one woman’s battle to make her voice heard and demonstrates the power of action over fear. Khatera suffered 18 years of abuse by her father and now has a sister/daughter and brother/son. This reticent but tenacious woman finally forces her father to stand trial, risking her family, freedom and personal safety to expose a justice system that incriminates the very women who seek protection. (DocHouse)