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DESCRIPTION:Rule Breakers tells the true story of Roya Mahboob\, a visionar
 y Afghan entrepreneur and advocate for girls’ education who defies rigid
  societal norms in her country. In a place where educating girls is treate
 d like rebellion\, Roya forms the first all-girls robotics team in Afghani
 stan and guides them to pursue their dreams in science and technology. As 
 the team’s innovation and success draw international attention\, they fa
 ce mounting opposition\, cultural resistance\, and real threats\, yet thei
 r courage\, unity\, and determination spark a broader movement that has th
 e potential to change their nation forever.\n\nThe film focuses on themes 
 of female empowerment\, resilience\, teamwork\, and the transformative pow
 er of education. It follows the girls as they overcome personal and politi
 cal obstacles\, travel to competitions\, and challenge deep-seated gender 
 barriers in pursuit of their shared goals. \n\nFollowing the screening\, j
 oin filmmakers Roya Mahboob and Elaha Mahboob\, along with Cornell faculty
  for a conversation on the film\, their work\, and the current context for
  Afghan communities in the U.S. today. The discussion will be followed by 
 audience Q&A.\n\nFree admission! This event is co-sponsored by Cornell Law
  School’s Migration and Human Rights Program\, Berger International Spea
 ker Series\, Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic\, Gender Justice Clinic\, D
 orothea S. Clarke Program\, and the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public
  Policy.
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LOCATION:Willard Straight Theatre
SUMMARY:Rule Breakers
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CATEGORIES:Film
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