Maryam Keshavarz, is an American filmmaker, of Iranian descent. She is best known for her 2011 film Circumstance distributed by Participant Media and Roadside Attractions, which won the Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival. From Wikipedia
"The Persian Version," a boundary-pushing dramedy by Maryam Keshavarz, wins praise for its unique depiction of multicultural struggles and portrayal of immigrant women, amidst heightened global attention on women's rights in Iran.
