A collection of short films from the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College; from exploring artistry and identity to redefining women's work, these films uplift complex, nuanced stories that exemplify the many ways in which women lead.
At her new family's frenzied reunion, 7-year-old Carolina tries to give her stepfather a birthday card and learns the adults see her as decoration.
In rural Pakistan, retired doctor Farah Naz runs the only health clinic offering compassionate and affordable treatment to women; Dr. Naz must decide what she's willing to sacrifice as her clinic is threatened from all sides.
In Hanoi, Vietnam, a tattoo artist specializes in the rare and challenging art of tattooing over scars; despite the social stigma, she empowers her clients to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is an act of compassion and resilience.
An overworked waitress takes a black market abortion pill that gives her an unexpected side effect - superhuman strength.
