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“I want girls to look at me and think they can achieve anything they want," says 17-year-old Rani, from Varanasi, India. Her family has been destined to wash clothing by the caste culture of their society. But growing up in a community that believes girls should stay at home, do chores, and get married, doesn't stop her. Rani is determined to finish school and go to college. As we follow Rani, she gives us an intimate glimpse of her hopes, frustrations, and dreams.

This project is part of the Oculus VR for Good Creators Lab program in partnership with Malala Fund.





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photo of Sadah Espii Proctor

Credits

Director:

Sadah Espii Proctor

Executive Producer:

Amy Seidenwurm

Producer:

Skye Von, Paula Cuneo, Lauren Burmaster

Cinematographer:

Sadah Espii Proctor

Editor:

Jhernie Evangelista / Temme Media

Sound Designer:

Maria Claudia Mora, Tovi Rodríguez / BtOVEN MUSIC

Music:

Arian Saleh, Susmita Chakraborty, Sandip Bhattacharjee

Principal Cast:

Rani Kanujia (as herself)

Additional Credits:

Line Producer: Skye Von / little GIANT wolf, Associate Producer: Averie Timm, Post Production: Flight School, 360 Production Sound Recordist: Laura Cunningham, India Production Coordinator: Taposh Roy / Milaan Foundation , Production/Camera Assistant: Natalie Au , Production Assistant: : Rahul Verma , Assistant Editor: Jeremy Gross , Quill Animator: Micah Milner / Art 404 , Post Supervisor: Skye Von / little GIANT Wolf

Contact

Public Film Contact:

Amy Seidenwurm
Oculus
amy.seidenwurm@oculus.com
6507147892

Publicity Contact:

Eliza Kern
eliza.kern@oculus.com
+1 240-599-6239

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2019
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Runtime:
08:04 mins