Skateistan at the Oscars! 😎

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Dear Friends of Skateistan,

We are delighted to share the news that Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if you’re a girl) won the Oscar® for Best Documentary Short Subject and the BAFTA for British Short Film! The film follows the progress of a group of girls in our Back-to-School program in Kabul, Afghanistan and is produced by Grain Media for A & E Networks.

About the film:

Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (if you’re a girl) is a moving account of a group of girls in Kabul and their progress through their classes at Skateistan. The Skate School is seen as a refuge from the dangers and insecurity of life outside its walls. We see the interaction between the girls and their female teachers, some of whom are former Skateistan students, and the bonds that are created between women and girls in challenging environments.
We are so excited that this film received so much love and attention, to spread the message of Skateistan to such a large audience. This film gave us the opportunity to present a narrative that focuses on a positive story from within Afghanistan, our story.

Where can I watch the documentary?

Stay tuned on our social feed to stay up-to-date on when the film is available outside of the US. Right now, the film is available in the US on A&E TV on demand.

Get your popcorn ready!

The Skateistan Team

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