Canadian filmmaker focuses spotlight on women's freedom of movement

Canadian filmmaker focuses spotlight on women's freedom of movement

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The film 'The Secret Marathon' documents the struggles and triumphs of Afghan women who ran the first ever marathon for women in that country. A fundraising run for equality was organized across ten Canadian cities in their honour.

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