Independent Lens
Sister Úna Lived a Good Death
Helping others in her community prepare for the unknown even as she was dying of cancer, the ever-unconventional Sister Úna inspired people to live into their death.
The Virgin Diaries
A young Moroccan woman defies taboos and embarks on a quest with her friend to find answers to urgent questions about sex, virginity, and Islam.
- Premiere Date
- August 1, 2003
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Jessica Woodworth
Producer
Peter Brosens
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The Film
Fatiha, a Moroccan woman, and her American friend Jessica head off on a journey through Morocco with provocative questions about sexuality, virginity, and Islam. Fatiha is to be married off soon, but the arrangement — which began with a controversial kiss on the hand and was supposed to conclude at Fatiha's wedding — careens off track. To complicate matters, Fatiha is overcome by the sudden possibility of real love.
