
Salma
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2013
June 13 - 24, 2013
New York premiere!
Forced into seclusion upon reaching puberty, forbidden by her family to study, and pushed into marriage, words became salvation for Salma, a young Muslim girl in India.
New York premiere! Please note: The Q&A with filmmaker has been canceled.
Like many other women in rural South Asia, Salma, a young Muslim girl in India, was forced into seclusion once she reached puberty. She was forbidden by her family to study and pushed into marriage. Words were Salma’s salvation.
Note: Grayed-out screenings are currently standby only. A standby line will form at the box office one hour prior to showtime. Available tickets will be released on a first come, first served basis. Additional screenings take place at the IFC Center, visit ff.hrw.org/new-york for more information or consult the festival brochure.




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