MANILA – October 7, 2013 – An orphan from Cambodia rises from the dumps and becomes a star dancer; a girl forced into slavery in Nepal uses her newfound freedom to free others like her; a young survivor of the Haiti earthquake demands to return to school in the aftermath of the disaster.
These are only some of the nine extraordinary stories included in Girl Rising, a documentary film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, produced by The Documentary Group and Vulcan Productions with Intel Corporation and CNN Films.
Far from being the typical sob story, the film is anchored by a powerful script written by a pool of renowned writers from all over the world. As the centerpiece of the 10×10 campaign to educate and empower girls, the film is more than just a chronicle of extraordinary lives–it is a call to action.
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl on October 11, Intel, Plan International, and the Asian Development Bank will be hosting local screenings in various community areas nationwide.
"We are optimistic that the screening of Girl Rising will promote awareness on the need for education as a means to equip, enable, and empower girls of all ages to acquire the assets, skills, and knowledge necessary to be successful in life," said Carin Van der Hor, Plan Philippines country director.
Meanwhile, Intel Philippines country manager Calum Chisholm said, "Here in the Philippines, Intel is hard at work to promote the vital message of Girl Rising by partnering with various organizations that help spread the word to the grassroots girl child, their parents, and their neighbors."
Kick-off screenings will be held on October 11 at the following venues:
– Jose Rizal University, Mandaluyong (1:30 to 3 p.m.)
– Munoz Covered Court, Betty Lou Daul Center (BLDC), Batasan Hills, Quezon City (3 to 5 p.m.)
Subsequent screenings will be held for various organizations at the BLDC on October 13, October 26, November 16, and November 30.
Photo provided by 10×10 Educate Girls, Change the World, © 2011
