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Frontrunner : The Afghan Woman Who Surprised the World
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The heroic story of the first woman to run for president of Afghanistan, this program profiles Dr. Massouda Jalal and the campaign that inspired thousands to participate in the democratic process. ...
The heroic story of the first woman to run for president of Afghanistan, this program profiles Dr. Massouda Jalal and the campaign that inspired thousands to participate in the democratic process. Cameras follow Jalal as she canvasses at mosques, homes, marketplaces, and radio stations, determined to "wake up the mentality" of those who see no leadership role for women in Afghanistan. Running a campaign without the massive resources backing main opponent Hamid Karzai, fielding death threats, and coping with election-day irregularities, Jalal understands that making a bid for the presidency is in itself a "win" - her actions moved more than 500 women to run for Parliament just a few months later. The video also provides a rare look at how a low-literacy country that has relied on tribal elders for decision-making educates its citizens about voting and conducts an election. Portions with English subtitles.
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- Creator
- Globalvision (Firm)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013], c2007
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (89 min.) : sd., col
- digital
- data file
- OCLC
- ocn844439884
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on April 13, 2013.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Afghanistan's First Female Candidate (1:21) -- Recalling the Taliban (Graphic) (2:32) -- Afghanistan's First Democratic Elections (2:58) -- Muslim Women in Politics (1:42) -- Pioneer for Democracy (3:59) -- 2004 Afghanistan Presidential Campaign (3:33) -- Pre Election Violence (1:57) -- Canvassing in Afghanistan (2:57) -- Media Exposure (2:53) -- Running Against the Odds (2:46) -- Campaign Slogan: Life and Hope (1:11) -- Unequal Treatment of Candidates (2:32) -- Art of Producing Campaign Ads (1:50) -- Security Risks (2:41) -- Uneven Political Playing Field (4:09) -- Transitioning to Democracy (2:51) -- Gaining Broad Support (2:26) -- Voter Education Campaign (3:30) -- Preparing for Election (1:07) -- Expressing Political Beliefs (4:25) -- Offering a Political Alternative (2:59) -- Election Updates (3:19) -- Violence on the Final Campaign Day (3:06) -- Historic Day in Afghanistan (3:07) -- Witnessing an Imperfect Democratic Process (5:58) -- Losing Trust in a Fragile Democracy (5:22) -- Responding to an Election Mistake (5:35) -- Establishing a Gender Precedent (1:26) -- Afghanistan Election Results (1:10) -- Committed to Empowering Women (1:55) -- Credits: Frontrunner: The Afghan Woman Who Surprised the World (2:04)