Aparajita
About the film:
In rural Bangladesh, where women have limited economic freedom and decision-making roles, Shellyna, a widow, overcomes social stigma to become a pioneering female entrepreneur, making biodegradable sanitary napkins and empowering underprivileged women in her community.
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This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a Skoll Foundation-supported initiative from the Video Consortium that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators in the Global South to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.