The highly anticipated Afghan documentary Bread and Roses will premiere on November 22, 2024, on Apple TV Plus. Directed by Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani, the film highlights the lives of women under the Taliban’s oppressive rule. With global attention, the project features contributions from Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai.
The documentary focuses on three Afghan women—Dr. Zahra Mohammadi, Sharifa Mohdzada, and Tarnam Sedhi—who resist the Taliban’s harsh restrictions despite immense challenges. These women filmed their daily lives, offering a raw and authentic perspective on their struggles and resilience.
Sahra Mani trained local women to use cameras, empowering them to document their realities. The film showcases what experts call “gender apartheid,” where women are systematically denied their rights under the Taliban regime.
Jennifer Lawrence emphasized the need to draw global attention to Afghan women’s oppression, while Malala Yousafzai praised the film as a tribute to their courage and fight for basic rights.
The title Bread and Roses symbolizes the dual struggle for survival (bread) and the right to dignity and autonomy (roses), capturing the essence of women’s fight for freedom and equality.
