Saving Face (2012)
Directed by Daniel Junge / Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Social Issues |
Release Date - Mar 8, 2012 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 40 min. |
Countries - Pakistan, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Joe Friedrich
This Oscar-winning documentary {\short] profiles Pakistani women whose bodies have been disfigured by acid attacks, and Mohammed Jawed, the London-based, Pakistani-born plastic surgeon who volunteers his skills to help them. The film also chronicles efforts to enact legislation to punish the perpetrators of the attacks.
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face, Pakistan, Pakistani [nationality], plastic-surgery