Pandora's Box

2021年 • 77 分鐘

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Pandora's Box unmasks the global pandemic of menstrual inequality, pulling back the veil on the centuries of mistreatment. Here we witness the unforgettable stories of girls in Africa, India, and beyond, who lack education and access to period products. From Massai villages, to Mumbai and on to London, we meet young women who are forced to stay at home from school, or even drop out, merely because they don't have access to, nor can they afford, menstrual supplies. We also meet women who were once incarcerated in the U.S. prison system, talking about their struggles to menstruate safely while deprived of basic human hygiene. As one of them asks: "Isn't the ability to menstruate with dignity a basic human right?