Defying the Odds
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Focuses on the lives of four women of diverse ages and backgrounds who break new ground in new fields in their countries. Includes a lawyer in Pakistan, a single parent and union organizer in Guatemala, a Latvian theater director, and an immigrant from Hong Kong who wins an election in her new homeland.
Media Details
Runtime: 29 minutes 15 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Social Issues, Women
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 1996
- Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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