‘Rule Breakers’ Spotlights Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team Defying Odds

The film tells the true story of Roya Mahboob and her students, who overcame cultural and political barriers to form Afghanistan’s first all-girls robotics team.

• The film, directed by Bill Guttentag, follows Roya Mahboob, a pioneering Afghan educator, as she inspires girls to pursue STEM education despite societal restrictions.
• Roya and her team faced numerous challenges, including family resistance, bureaucratic hurdles, and threats from the Taliban, while striving to compete internationally.
• The movie captures the team’s journey to build a robot and participate in global robotics competitions, showcasing the importance of collaboration and innovation.
• ‘Rule Breakers’ highlights the broader struggle for women’s rights and education in Afghanistan, set against the backdrop of a society increasingly hostile to female empowerment.
• Produced by Angel Studios, the film underscores the global significance of STEM education and celebrates the resilience and achievements of its young female protagonists.

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