‘Bread and Roses’ Documentary Highlights Afghan Women’s Fight Against Taliban Oppression

Produced by Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer Lawrence, the film captures the resilience of Afghan women under Taliban rule and calls for global action on gender apartheid.

‘Bread and Roses,’ directed by Sahra Mani, documents the struggles of Afghan women following the Taliban's 2021 takeover, using guerilla-style footage to show their fight for basic rights.
The film portrays women activists risking their lives to demand work, education, and freedom, despite facing beatings, arrests, and even death threats from the Taliban.
Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer Lawrence, co-producers of the documentary, emphasize the need for international solidarity and action to counteract the Taliban’s gender apartheid policies.
Jennifer Lawrence faced personal pushback for her involvement in the project but felt compelled to support Afghan women, likening their plight to other global women’s rights struggles.
The documentary aims to reignite global attention on the worsening conditions for Afghan women, urging entities like the UN and ICC to address the Taliban’s human rights violations.