It comes as a shock to this average American that such small amounts of money, loaned carefully, can be so empowering. Without preaching, the message is also clear that empowered women can make huge changes in their societies.
The personal stories are powerfully told. The individual interviews are replete with detail and compelling emotion. Time and again, these women left me astonished at their business skill, drive to succeed, and care for their children. Perhaps it should not be such a surprise that a poor woman in Bangladesh has the same love and aspirations for her children as I for mine. Few documentaries have left me with such a clear impression of the common bond of all humanity. The message is strongly conveyed that these are real people whose lives are dramatically and irrevocably changed.
Skillfully shot, narrated, and edited. This is a first class documentary.
If there is something to criticize it might be that the sales pitch for donations or funding is almost transparent. However, it would be a hard heart that is not softened to action.
The personal stories are powerfully told. The individual interviews are replete with detail and compelling emotion. Time and again, these women left me astonished at their business skill, drive to succeed, and care for their children. Perhaps it should not be such a surprise that a poor woman in Bangladesh has the same love and aspirations for her children as I for mine. Few documentaries have left me with such a clear impression of the common bond of all humanity. The message is strongly conveyed that these are real people whose lives are dramatically and irrevocably changed.
Skillfully shot, narrated, and edited. This is a first class documentary.
If there is something to criticize it might be that the sales pitch for donations or funding is almost transparent. However, it would be a hard heart that is not softened to action.