In Waziristan, “one of the most dangerous places on earth”, Maria Toorpakai defies the Taliban - passing
herself off as a boy, so she can play sports freely. But when she becomes a rising star, her true identity is
revealed, bringing constant death threats. Undeterred, she and her rebellious family fight for freedom.
Toronto International Film Festival, DOC NYC, Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival,
Frameline Film Festival Centerpiece Film, Oslo/Fusion Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival,
Athena Film Festival, Mountain Film Telluride Film Festival, Arclight Documentary Series Selection
{Winner} OutFest Grand Jury Special Prize {Winner} Alice Guy-Blaché Female Filmmaker Award
{Winner} Peace and Sport Awards Sportel Monaco
Producers: Cassandra Sanford-Rosenthal, Matthew J. Malek, Jonathon Power, Jouri Smit
Editor: Christina Burchard
Cinematographers (Pakistan): Mahera Omar, Nausheen Dadabhoy, Zeeshan Shafa,
Talha Ahmed, Erin Heidenreich
(U.S./Canada): Jerry Henry, Matthias Schubert, Adrian Scartascini