Yasmin Shiraz

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NEW DOCUMENTARY: CAN SHE BE SAVED?

The Reasons Behind Girl Fighting exposed in this One-of-a-Kind Film

Washington, DC – Still Eye Rise Pictures is proud to announce the release of the ground-breaking film, Can She Be Saved? directed by filmmaker, best selling author and youth activist, Yasmin Shiraz.

Can She Be Saved? features 8^th grade girls from Syracuse, NY who’ve been labeled aggressive by their teachers and guidance counselors. “This film gives girls who fight the opportunity to speak up and talk about their anger and their propensity toward violence,” said Shiraz.

Can She Be Saved? documents real girl fights throughout the US and shows how this recent phenomenon has become entrenched in American culture through songs, music videos and films.  “Many people are shocked by our girl fight footage, but girl fights have become the norm in many areas in the US – both urban and suburban,” noted Shiraz.

Can She Be Saved? aims to elevate the voices of teen girls who fight and the reasons behind their violence as well as explain how girl violence impacts academic excellence, self esteem and a girl’s overall future.

Can She Be Saved? will be screened at schools, youth organizations and film festivals in major cities across the country throughout 2009 and 2010. Following the screenings, youth will have the opportunity to participate in discussions on violence with the director and community leaders.

For more information about Can She Be Saved? and to find a screening event near you, visit  www.StillEyeRise.net.

About Girl Fights In The US

According to the American Academy of Political and Social Science, an article entitled Female Youth Violence in the Inner City found that in low income areas, “street fighting” has significantly been underestimated. The organization, Key to Safer Schools says that 1 out of 4 violent episodes is being perpetrated by teen girls. In 2001, girls accounted for 28% of juvenile arrests—a statistic that is up 23% from the beginning of the last decade according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

My debut film, Can She Be Saved? won a 2009 Indie Award of Merit in the short documentary category by The Indie Fest. The Indie Fest recognizes filmmakers and honors outstanding achievement. If you would like me to visit your town for a Can She Be Saved? screening, email me–yshiraz at yasminshiraz.net. Copies of the film will be available for sale in October 2009. If you haven’t seen the trailer, watch below.

In my first documentary film, Can She Be Saved?, I explore the aggression behind the increase in fighting amongst middle school girls. I expose the US culture of violence and find out the root causes. In this trailer, you get to see a tidbit of what my film, Can She Be Saved? is all about.