The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony [Mon September 28 - Thurs October 04]

Canadian Film! The birth of a gymnastics team in Pakistan provides an inspiring spark of light for a small group of girls on the margins. The film is directed by a 3x Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Habiba Nosheen, and executive produced by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, Mariska Hargitay, and Trish Adlesic, The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony offers a cinematic glimpse into an unseen world: a marginalised “stateless” fishing community in Karachi where a group of young girls spark joy, confidence, and possibility through gymnastics. Film Highlights • World Premiere: Tribeca Festival • Directed by 3x Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Habiba Nosheen • Executive Produced by Malala Yousafzai, Mariska Hargitay, and Trish Adlesic Press Response | Testimonials “POWERFUL… sure to leave an impact on anyone who watches.” – Starry Mag “INSPIRING… truly takes flight.” — Film Forward “‘The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony’ perfectly illustrates the power of sports to change how girls see themselves and how the world sees young women.” -Malala in Variety “JOYFUL… an incredibly moving watch.” – Liza Domnitz, Tribeca Programmer “MOVING… made against all odds.” – The Print