Jennifer Lawrence Champions Afghan Women's Fight in 'Bread & Roses'
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Jennifer Lawrence has faced criticism from online trolls questioning her education and ability to discuss political topics after producing the documentary "Bread and Roses," which focuses on Afghan women under Taliban rule. Despite discouragement from family and friends due to the project's risks, Lawrence emphasized the importance of highlighting the plight of 20 million women in danger. She argues that the documentary is about human lives, not politics, and stresses the need for governmental accountability and recognition of gender apartheid. The film, directed by Sahra Mani, premiered at Cannes and will stream on Apple TV+.
- Jennifer Lawrence Tells Off Trolls Calling Her ‘Not Educated’ Enough to ‘Talk About Politics,’ Says Family Encouraged Her Not to Produce Taliban Doc Variety
- ‘Bread & Roses’ Review: A Spirit of Resistance The New York Times
- How the Taliban are erasing Afghanistan’s women – photo essay The Guardian
- 'I just felt desperate to do something': Jennifer Lawrence and Malala on their film about the Afghan women fighting back BBC.com
- Powerful documentary 'Bread and Roses' premieres this week FOX 5 Atlanta
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