
Ascend
Forced to flee the Taliban, Afghan women find a home in climbing
Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli and Rabia Hussain had a fair amount of latitude for women in Afghanistan, able to pursue their education, go to work, and explore hobbies and interests. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit organization teaching leadership and rock climbing to women, gave them the chance to test their personal and cultural limits and explore the mountains of their home country. But when the Taliban took over in August 2021, Ascend became their one chance to escape a regime that would restrict their freedoms and future.
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- English
- afghanistan
- female empowerment
- rock climbing
Behind the camera
Director
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United States of America
Videos
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Digital / OTT29 Mar 2023
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Ascend was released on 29 March 2023.
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