Schokofeh Kamiz on democracy, filmmaking and her documentary 'After Sabeen'

Germany-based Iranian filmmaker Schokofeh Kamiz talks about her documentary 'After Sabeen' about the prominent Pakistani peace activist and social entrepreneur Sabeen Mahmud who was shot dead in Karachi in April 2015. The film features Sabeen Mahmud’s inspiring mother Mahenaz, who was wounded in the attack that killed Sabeen. This moving and artistic film also draws on the memories and grief of Sabeen’s friends, and their ongoing efforts to continue her work and legacy.In these edited excerpts from a SAPAN Film Club discussion about the documentary‬, Schokofeh Kamiz speaks to eShe editor Aekta Kapoor about democracy, journalism, and the challenges of making the documentary while she was pregnant. Follow us for more conversations with inspiring women and visit the website www.eshe.in