Pakistani Director Tackles Child Abuse in Pakistan
From the Blog sonyarehman *By Sonya Rehman* *Pakistan’s Hidden Shame*, a documentary that highlights pedophilia in Pakistan – particularly in the country’s northern areas – recently aired on Channel 4 U.K., revealing widespread child abuse in an indifferent society. The film was directed by Karachi-born Mohammed Ali Naqvi, an award-winning filmmaker who divides his time between Karachi and New York, and produced by Jamie Doran of Clover Films. *The Diplomat* spoke recently with Naqvi about his latest production, which features poignant interviews with both victims and abusers. *What led you to make Pakistan’s Hidden Shame?* Growing up in Pakistan, I had heard horrific stories of sexual abuse. My previous film, *Shame*, profiled gang-rape survivor and women’s rights icon Mukhtaran Mai, and I spent fourpakistanblogs.blogspot.comRead Full Post
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