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Girl Icon

Girl Icon

In Girl Icon, Rani gives us an intimate glimpse of her life, hopes, challenges and dreams — and how she's helping other girls in her community.

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“I want girls to look at me and think they can achieve anything they want," says 17-year-old Rani, from Varanasi, India. Rani's community and the Hindu caste system limits her family to washing clothes and linen for a living. Rani is determined to finish school and train to become an army officer. In Girl Icon, Rani gives us a glimpse into her life, challenges and dreams — and how she's helping other girls in her community. In partnership with Malala Fund and Milaan Foundation.

Published in 2019 in partnership with Malala Fund and Milaan Foundation
Espii Studios

Accolades
  • SXSW 2019 - Official Selection
  • Tribeca Film Festival 2019 - Official Selection
  • Sheffield Doc Fest 2019 - Nominee