Released on International Day of the Girl Child 2023, She Creates Change is a series of short films presented by Room to Read that highlights brave young women who are changing their fate and lives.
This short film tells the true story of participants in the non-profit Room to Read Girls’ Education Program which aims to promote literacy and gender equality in low-income communities with the belief that educated girls can change the world.
As reported by Tatler Asia, She Creates Change has six parts combining animation and live action documentary, which have the aim of advocating for themselves and changing their future.
This short film tells the story of six young women who face various challenges, from sexual harassment and food insecurity to early marriage and discrimination, and how they learn to find inner strength.
Cuplikan trailer She Creates Change/Foto: YouTube.com/Room to Read
This project was funded by Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube. Emmy Award winner Martha Adams also served as director and producer.
“For too long, the stories we see and hear through global media have not represented the voices of many young women around the world,” said Martha.
Martha Adams previously directed Girl Rising and We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World. Not alone, Martha was also accompanied by Brenda Chapman as executive producer, where Brenda co-directed Brave and became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Film.
Cuplikan trailer She Creates Change/Foto: YouTube.com/Room to Read
“The practice of sharing stories by women, about women, and for women is a powerful way to help girls advocate for themselves and their rights. “It is an honor for me to help share the diverse stories featured in She Creates Change,” said Brenda.
“While each girl’s circumstances are different, the courage and skills demonstrated are universal and provide an example of how a rising generation of girls can use their voices to change circumstances and society,” she continued.
Each Piece Has a Distinctive Style
She Creates Change, a Series of Short Films Highlighting True Stories of Young Women/Photo: YouTube.com/Room to Read
Each part in this short film has a distinctive style and was created with a different director and voice acting team. “The path to a gender equal world is being paved by Room to Read,” said Freida Pinto, executive producer and voice artist of She Creates Change.
“Through its innovative programs and content including She Creates Change, Room to Read shows exactly what can—and does happen—if young women are supported to learn and imagine their own futures,” she continued. According to Freida, She Creates Change is a rallying cry it is moving for everyone to increase investment in girls’ education.
Cuplikan trailer She Creates Change/Foto: YouTube.com/Room to Read
The trailer for She Creates Change was released on International Day of the Girl Child which falls on October 11th. The complete series of short films will be released in March 2024 and will be available in various languages, from English to Spanish to Hindi.
She Creates Change will also be distributed through the Room to Read program and in collaboration with government organizations, NGOs and educational institutions. By highlighting the narratives of young women developing life skills and discovering their own power, Room to Read hopes to inspire more young women to create change in their lives and their communities.
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