Watch “Spectacular Trailblazer” Sara Shahverdi, Subject of Award-Winning Doc CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS

“CRITIC’S PICK. A film that pulses with so much hopefulness.”–Sheri Linden, The New York Times

“A thought-provoking portrait of an extraordinary spirit…Captures the full force of Shahverdi’s formidable personality."– Phuong Le, The Guardian

“This riveting Iranian documentary… is a political epic in miniature.”– Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine

“One of the most extraordinary acts of observational filmmaking this year – or any year.”–Thom Powers, Pure Nonfiction

“A marvel of insight... It couldn’t be more powerful in its portrait of individual resilience and in its indictment of authoritarian regimes.”– Barbara Goslawski, POV Magazine

"A beautifully crafted documentary that celebrates the profound ways in which women like Shahverdi can – and do – change the world around them."– Sara Clements, Next Best Picture

“Profoundly inspiring… Delivers striking images thatelevate simple moments to cinematic poetry.”– Christopher Reed, Hammer to Nail

Directed, Produced and Edited by

SARA KHAKI AND MOHAMMADREZA EYNI

Executive Produced by

MEADOW FUND, SHEILA NEVINS, JULIE PARKER BENELLO,

JUDITH HELFAND, MONIKA PAREKH, GERALYN DREYFOUS, REBECCA LICHTENFELD AND CHANDRA JESSEE FOR INMAAT, JENNY WARBURG