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Burqa Boxers

In a culture where beauty, delicacy, refinement and submission are the prized feminine traits for the ultimate career fulfillment—marriage—young Muslim girls from poor families brave stiff resistance to learn boxing at the Kiddpore School of Physical Culture in Kolkata, India. This film tells the story of these warriors determined to redefine their image and knock out a few stereotypes.

Produced by
Alka Raghuram
San Mateo, CA
Total CPB Investment
$18,000
Made possible by CPB's
Television Programming: Independent Television Service Subgrant