In the foothills of Nepal, extreme deforestation has pushed many rural communities onto marginal lands. In Scaling the Mountain villagers in Jogimara and Naubise find that combining conservation efforts with reproductive health services helps them support their families and their communities more sustainably.
2015 /
Finalist
SCALING THE MOUNTAIN: PROTECTING FORESTS FOR FAMILIES IN NEPAL
Director & Producer: Michael T. Miller,
Sean Peoples
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2014 |
10min
Nepal | USA
Languages: Nepali | English
