The Girls of Meru

Movie · Documentary

In Kenya, one in three girls faces sexual violence before 18, yet justice is rare. Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson and activist Mercy Chidi Baidoo lead a groundbreaking legal battle for 11 survivors. Over five years, filmmaker Andrea Dorfman follows the girls of Meru as they courageously fight for justice and equality.

2018 · 1h 27m
Starring Andrea Dorfman
Director Andrea Dorfman

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The Girls of Meru

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In Kenya, one in three girls faces sexual violence before 18, yet justice is rare. Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson and activist Mercy Chidi Baidoo lead a groundbreaking legal battle for 11 survivors. Over five years, filmmaker Andrea Dorfman follows the girls of Meru as they courageously fight for justice and equality.

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Studio
National Film Board of Canada
Released
2018
Run Time
1 hr 27 min
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
Canada
© 2018 National Film Board of Canada

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Original Audio
English, English (Canada)
Audio

English (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

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English (CC)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.