The Boxing girls of kabul

Synopsis

A remarkable group of young Afghan women strive to become world-class boxers, training without the benefit of even the most basic facilities at the national stadium, where only recently women were executed by the Taliban. They are loyal to their country, yet dare to defy its tradi- tions. Risking persecution, and inspired by their tenacious coach, who was once an Olympic contender himself, these courageous boxers openly dream of their future, and even a shot at the 2012 Olympics. Committed to a challeng- ing regime of training and exercise, the women are deter- mined to fight their way onto a larger, more public stage than their culture normally permits, enduring family and societal pressures to abandon their dreams in the pro- cess. The film shadows them closely over the course of a year, and we come to know them both as individuals and as a team of competitors punching well above their weight. The Boxing Girls of Kabul reveals a compelling journey of both personal and political transformation, and illustrates the transformative power of fighting for what you believe in.