The Canadian embassy in Doha, in partnership with the Doha Film Institute (DFI) Cinema and the Qatari Businesswomen’s Association (QBA), will screen Dream, Girl, (US/2016), a documentary celebrating the stories of inspirational and ambitious female entrepreneurs.
The screening, taking place on March 26 at 7pm at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium, will be followed by a panel discussion with businesswomen and entrepreneurs.
Directed by Erin Bagwell, Dream, Girl paints a complex picture of what it means to be a leader.
The women speak openly about the struggles and triumphs that come with entrepreneurship from discrimination and self-care to what it means to start a family and a business at the same time.
“In Qatar, where women are at the forefront of entrepreneurship, creative industries and in professional roles, this documentary will form a special connection with audiences,” DFI chief executive Fatma al-Remaihi said.
Canadian ambassador Adrian Norfolk said: “It is my hope that this inspirational film, with deep Canadian connections, will empower the next generation of women leaders and entrepreneurs.” 
The initiative forms part of the Canadian embassy’s support for International Women’s Day and in line with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.
Bagwell is a filmmaker, graphic designer and feminist blogger who, in 2013, founded Feminist Wednesday, a feminist storytelling blog that serves as a platform to share empowering and inspiring stories about and among women.
In 2014, the filmmaker launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising more than $100,000 to produce Dream, Girl, her first feature-length documentary.
QBA vice-chairwoman Aisha Alfardan commended the effort of the Canadian embassy in addressing the International Women’s Day by bringing the documentary and organising such “a special event” in partnership with the DFI.






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