11 Best Rated Documentaries on Netflix Streaming

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5. Girls Rising

Site Score: 3, IMDb Score: 8 Overall Score: 11
Directed by Richard Robbins
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Called “Most Powerful Film of the year” by the Huffington Post, Girls Rising deals with the systematic maltreatment of girls in some part of the world. Richard Robbins’ documentary follows nine girls from nine different countries as they fight for their right to education and ultimately, to live their lives as they see fit. The obstacles on their path are many and they have to fight against prejudice, arranged marriages and general bigotry of their respective societies, often resulting in violence against them. The movie has spun a global movement with the same name, with a purpose of creating educational opportunities for girls worldwide.

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