The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony

Habiba Nosheen (Dir), 92 minutes, Pakistan, Western New York Premiere

In English, Bengali + Urdu w/ English subtitles.

The birth of a controversial girls gymnastics team provides an inspiring spark of light for a small group of undocumented teenagers living on the margins in Pakistan. This emotionally powerful and lyrical coming-of-age journey follows these girls through tense competitions and challenging poverty as they train for the National Women’s Gymnastics Competition and a chance to forge a new place in society. Directed by Habiba Nosheen and executive produced by Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.

Many thanks to The Film Collaborative.