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Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)

2020Movie40 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A moving, hopeful documentary movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The story of young Afghan girls learning to read, write and skateboard in Kabul.

Feels like

  • Afghan Girls
  • Education
  • Skateboarding
  • Empowerment
  • Resilience
  • Documentary
  • War-torn Country
  • Coming-of-age
  • Social Commentary

Crew

Directed by
Carol Dysinger
Music by
Sasha Gordon

Everyone

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Facts

February 8, 2020 · 40 min · Violence

Released
February 8, 2020
Runtime
40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Persian
Made in
Afghanistan, United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)?"

Questions about Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)

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Where can I stream Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)?

In the United States, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.