When Louis C.K. flawlessly introduced the Best Documentary, Short Subject category at the Oscars, he said it’s his favorite because “this is the one Academy Award that has the opportunity to change a life.” He was talking about the filmmakers — “these people will not be rich as long as they live. All they do is tell stories that are important” — but in the case of the winner this year, it has the potential to change a great many lives. “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,” premiering on HBO on March 7, tells the story of Saba, an attempted honor killing victim in Pakistan who survived.
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Oscar-Winning Doc ‘A Girl in the River’ Shines a Light on Honor Killing
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Hot Docs 2018 Women Directors: Meet Laura Bari — “Primas”
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Alba Sotorra is an independent filmmaker and producer based in Barcelona. She has directed a number of documentaries, including “Unveiled Views,” which premiered at Guadalajara International...
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