Untying the Knot was an official selection at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Mississauga, Ontario, where it won the Sabeen Mahmud Award for Courageous Film. Thank you MISAFF 2019 for this incredible honour!

Thanks to our Community Partners
Malton Women Council
Rexdale Women’s Centre
Yellow Brick House

Toronto – June 17, 2019

Untying the Knot had its Toronto premiere at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, as part of their Films Changing the World program. This limited series features “must-see docs revealing staggering new perspectives and stories.” It was an honour to screen for a nearly sold-out house, with special guests Rumana Monzur and Jannatan Naima in attendance.

Thanks to our Community Partners
SAWRO | South Asian Women’s Rights Organization
Shokti | Empowering Bangladeshi Canadian Women
Studio.89
MCIS Language Solutions
Sandgate Women’s Shelter
Indus Community Services
Red Door Shelter

Edmonton – May 5, 2019

Untying the Knot was an official selection at the 2019 Northwest International Documentary Festival, Canada’s longest-running documentary fest. The screening was presented by Amnesty International and followed by a Skype q&a with subject Rumana Monzur.

Broadcast – Nov 24, 2019

Untying the Knot will have its Canadian broadcast premiere on CBC’s documentary Channel on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

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