Tanaz Eshaghian's documentary takes us inside Badam Bagh, a women's prison in Kabul, where women are held for "moral crimes": running away from home to escape abuse, or being accused of sex outside marriage. Inside, they band together to fight for their freedom.
In Dari with Eng…
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Tanaz Eshaghian's documentary takes us inside Badam Bagh, a women's prison in Kabul, where women are held for "moral crimes": running away from home to escape abuse, or being accused of sex outside marriage. Inside, they band together to fight for their freedom.
In Dari with English subtitles on screen, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Content note: domestic abuse, imprisonment. Shared from the REALWOMEN/REALSTORIES channel.
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