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Acclaimed Film Explores Global Realities
of Girls’ Lives in the 21st Century
(FLINT, Mich., Sept. 24, 2015) -- What does it mean to be a young woman coming of age in the
21st Century? The acclaimed Australian documentary “I Am a Girl” explores this question from
the standpoint of six girls from six countries around the world, examining the reality of what it
means to grow up female in their world today.
The Mott Community College 3P Club and American Association of Women in Community
Colleges Chapter will screen “I Am a Girl” on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. as part of their Domestic
Violence Awareness Month activities. The screening will be in the Regional Technology Center
(RTC) Auditorium on the Flint campus at at 1700 Robert T. Longway, Flint, and will be followed
by a presentation of one MCC student’s survival story. This event is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.
Representatives from the YWCA will be available for one-on-one confidential conversations
immediately following the film.
Meet 14-year-old Kimsey from Cambodia, forced to sell her virginity at 12; Aziza from
Afghanistan, who will be shot if she goes to school; Breani, a teen living in a ghetto of NYC and
dreaming of stardom; Katie from Australia, who is recovering from a suicide attempt; Habiba
from Cameroon, betrothed to a man 20 years her senior; and Manu from Papua New Guinea,
about to become a mother at 14 following her first sexual encounter. As they come of age in
the way their culture dictates, witness remarkable heart-warming stories of resilience, bravery
and humor.
“I Am a Girl” was nominated for four awards by the Australian Film Institute, including Best
Feature Length Documentary, and one award from the Australian Screen Editors.
Screening of “I Am a Girl” at Mott College is sponsored by the Mott College 3P Club, Mott
Community College chapter of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges
(AAWCC), and Zonta Cub of Flint-1.
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
1401 East Court Street  Flint, Michigan 48503-2089
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Mott College 3P Club strives to prevent, protect and prosecute against domestic violence
and sexual assault. The club was developed on campus to provide protection and awareness
programs, educate and offer assistance to students and the college community.
The American Association for Women in Community Colleges is the leading national
organization that champions women in community colleges, changes women’s lives through
education, service and leadership development.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women
worldwide through service and advocacy. Zontians all over the world volunteer their time,
talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs
aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and objects.
Mott Community College is committed to excellence in education and services that cultivate
student success and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community. More than
100 academic and occupational degree programs prepare students for the new economy
through university transfer agreements, and high-demand associate's degree programs or one
year certification programs. Mott. Your path to excellence.
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in
education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or
employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran's status, age,
disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, height, weight, marital status, political belief, sexual
orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with Title IX should be directed to:
Dean - Enrollment, Retention, and Registrar - Records & Registration, 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center - PCLL, Flint, MI
48503, (810) 762-0243.
Inquiries by students regarding compliance with Section 504 compliance should be directed to:
Director - Admissions & Student Success Services, 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center - PCC1130, Flint, MI 48503, (810) 2328225.
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