Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn journey across ten countries, from Sierra Leone to Cambodia, bearing witness to the specific stories of women facing extreme oppression—from forced marriage and sex trafficking to maternal mortality and denied education. Each episode focuses on a distinct challenge, turning global statistics into intimate, piercing portraits of resistance and survival. The documentary moves beyond documenting suffering to follow local activists and innovators who engineer practical solutions, demonstrating that investing in women and girls holds the power to transform entire communities.