Press: Collection of News Articles and Podcasts

• She Does The City, Interview by Tiffy Thompson, April 18, 2019. “BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS” REVEALS AN INEPT JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF SEXUAL ABUSE“

• Georgia Straight Cover article, written by Janet Smith on April 24th, 2019 “DOXA 2019: Trauma turns to sisterhood in Because We Are Girls”

• Auburn Lane article, written by Sonya on April 12, 2019 “TOP 10: HOT DOCS FILM FESTIVAL 2019“

• The Buzz Magazine, written by Bryen Dunn, April 24th, 2019. “NFB film premieres at Hot Docs – April 25 to May 5, 2019 (Toronto)”

• What not to Doc blog, April 24th, 2019. “Hot Docs 2019 Overview”

• The Globe and Mail article, written by Jagdeesh Mann on April 22nd, 2019 “Hot Docs 2019: The riveting, painful Because We Are Girls shines a #MeToo Spotlight On Canada’s South Asian Community”

• Toronto Star, written by Cherise Seucharan April 25th, 2019. “Three Punjabi-Canadian sisters overcame cultural norms to report their abuser. Then they made a documentary about it”

• Daily Hive Vancouver, written by Simran Singh on May 7th, 2019 “South Asian Canadians let go of shame by bravely sharing stories of sexual abuse”

• OMNI TV: Punjabi Focus, interview performed by Loveen Gill with Baljit Sangra & Jeeti Pooni. May 1st 2019 “Because We Are Girls Film”

• The Yelling Degenerates, Interview with Baljit Sangra and Jeeti Pooni. May 1st, 2019 “Episode #92 Because We Are Girls” Note: this interview is available on Apple podcast, Soundcloud, Google Play and Youtube

• Loose Lips Magazine, interview by Kristie Alexandra April 30th, 2019 “BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS HIGHLIGHTS SISTERHOOD AND SURVIVAL, OPENS DOXA FESTIVAL”

• The Toronto Now, interview with Michelle Da Silva April 19, 2019 “Hot Docs review: Because We Are Girls: Baljit Sangra's film examines how secrets and abuse are perpetuated by toxic masculinity”

• Set The Bar, written by Robert K. Stephen April 22, 2019. “Toronto Hot Docs Film Festival; Leaving Punjabland: A Canadian Tale Of Sexual Abuse”

• The Vancouver Sun, written by Dana Gee, April 9th, 2019. “DOXA opens with film from Vancouver's Baljit Sangra”

• The Vancouver Sun, written by Dana Gee, April 26th, 2019. “Godmother of feminist porn is focus of new doc Candice: DOXA film festival brings 82 films to Vancouver screens, including Sheona McDonald's Candice” Note: this article lists movies being played, Because We Are Girls is listed 4th from the top.

• Women and Hollywood, Interview by Sophia Stewart, April 30th, 2019. “Hot Docs 2019 Women Directors: Meet Baljit Sangra – “Because We Are Girls“

• Point of View Magazine, Written by Chelsea Phillips-Carr April 28th, 2019. “Review: ‘Because We Are Girls”

• Red Eye Radio (Co-op Radio Vancouver), April 27th, 2019 "New doc follows three Punjabi Sikh sisters in their quest for justice”

• The Commentary, Written by Joseph Planta 29 April 2019. “Podcast Interview With Baljit”

• Star Metro Vancouver, interview by Cherise Seucharan, 25 April 2019 “Three Punjabi-Canadian sisters overcame cultural norms to report their abuser. Then they made a documentary about it” Note: also shared by Toronto Star Online for Hot Docs

• Vancouver Courier, written by Sabrina Furminger, May 1, 2019. “Film focuses on breaking cycle of abuse in South Asian community“

• Ryerson Radio CJRU, interview by Elissa Matthews with Baljit and Jeeti, May 1st, 2019. “Movie Mixtape: Hot Docs - Because We Are Girls“

• CBC Radio One: As It Happens, interview by Carol Off May 1st, 2019 “B.C. family's dark secret of sexual abuse explored in new documentary”

• The Vancouver Observer, written by Volkmar Richter July 5th, 2019. “More action from Spider-Man, a pagan cult in Midsommar and Wild Rose hurting to sing country” Note: this article lists movies being played at DOXA, Because We Are Girls is listed 2nd from the top.

• CBC On the Coast with Gloria Makarenko May 3rd, 2019. Interview with Baljit Sangra and Jeeti Pooni

• RedFM Interview with Harjinder Thind Show, May 6, 2019 Interview with Baljit Sangra and Jeeti Pooni.

• BC Global TV interview with Baljit Sangra and Sonia Sunger, May 3, 2019. The interview is titled: “Documentary ‘Because We Are Girls’ explores family’s secret of sexual abuse”

• YVR Screen Scene, Written by SABRINA FURMINGER, May 7th, 2019. “Five can’t-miss films at 2019 DOXA Documentary Film Festival”

• The Simi Sara Show, Podcast/ Radio Interview by Simi Sara. May 7th, 2019. “Documentary ‘Because We Are Girls’ explores family’s secret of sexual abuse“

• SFU podcast – Below the Radar – interview Baljit Sangra with Am Johal and Maria, June 4th, 2019. “Telling difficult stories with compassion — with Baljit Sangra“

• CTV NEWS BC, interview by Bhinder Sajan, June 13th, 2019. “B.C. woman 're-traumatized' after sexual assault case thrown out over delays“

• Darpan Magazine, written by Darpan Desk News, 14 June 2019 “VIDEO: B.C. Woman Jeeti Pooni In 'Complete Shock' After Sex Abuse Convictions Tossed Over Court Delays“

• Spice Radio (Burnaby) - Baljit Sangra on the air with Safeeya Pirana (and Gurneet Samra), 17 June 2019

• OMNI TV Punjabi Focus, interview with Jeeti Pooni, June 13th, 2019. “Sex Abuse Conviction Stayed“

• Surrey Now-Leader (Tom Zillich article, shared by most Black Press media outlets in B.C.), written by TOM ZILLICH, June 13, 2019. “VIDEO: Surrey sister reacts to stayed charges in sex-assault case profiled in doc movie“

• Indo-Canadian Voice, written by Rattan Mall, June 13, 2019.“Jeeti Pooni reacts after sexual assault case stayed because of unreasonable delay in case“

• Asian Journal, June 13, 2019. “Because We Are Girls runs at Vancity Theatre between July 5 -11”

• CBC As it Happens, interview by Carol Off with Jeeti, 12 June 2019. “B.C. woman in 'complete shock' after sex abuse convictions tossed over court delays“

• City News Vancouver, interview by Travis Prasad with Jeeti, June 12, 2019. “Court delays cause sex abuse conviction to be tossed“

• Browngirl Magazine, Written by Amrita Kumar-Ratta, June 30th, 2019. “‘Because We Are Girls’: A Personal, Yet All Too Relatable Story Thrust Onto the Global Stage“

• The Georgia Straight, written by Ken Eisner, July 3rd, 2019. “A bleak family history unfolds in the NFB's Because We Are Girls”

• Hollywood North Magazine, interview by Darren Wiesner with Baljit Sangra, June 28, 2019 “Talent On Tap – Because We Are Girls – A Travesty for Humility”

• The Tyee, written by Dorothy Woodend, July 4th 2019 “Rape, Justice and the Silence after the Silence“

• WIFTV Blog, written by Krystal Paraboo, July 5th, 2019. “The Intersection of Culture & Trauma in “Because We Are Girls”

• The Source: Forum of Diversity, interview by Kylie Leung, July 9th, 2019. “Justice in a culture of silence“

• The American Bazaar, written by Zofeen Maqsood, July 15, 2019. “‘Because We Are Girls’, a new documentary, talks about an immigrant Punjabi family with a dark secret”

• Hollywood North Magazine, written by Shaun Lang, July 16, 2019. “BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS Confronts Uncomfortable Truths”

• Desi Today Magazine, written by Surbhi Gogia, August 2019 Issue. “Baljit Sangra: Shedding Lights on society’s dark secrets“

• Omni TV, “Women in Focus” Sushma Datt, two part interview September 8 & 15, 2019. “Baljit Sangra”

• Halifax Blogger, “Flaw in the Iris“, Written by Carsten Knox, September 12th, 2019. “Flaw in the Iris“

• CTV Morning Atlanta, Interview by , September 17th, 2019. “Baljit Sangra, and film screenings in Halifax’.

• Parker and Pictures, Written by Jordan Parker, September 17th, 2019. “FIN Review: Because We Are Girls a painful depiction of sexual assault and Hindu culture“

• Surrey Now Leader, Written by Tom Zillich, September 17th, 2019. “Surrey’s new doc-film series launches with ‘Because We Are Girls’ story of sexual abuse“

• Sea and Be Scene, September 9th, 2019. “Special Guests Announced for #FIN2019”

• SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 45 - “Tasveer South Asian Film Festival announces full 2019 film lineup - Friday, September 6, 2019”

• The Uniter, Written by THOMAS PASHKO, September 19, 2019. “Because We Are Girls – The Uniter”

• North Delta Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, September 17, 2019. “Surrey’s new doc-film series launches with ‘Because We Are Girls’ story of sexual abuse“

• Cloverdale Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, September 17, 2019. “Surrey’s new doc-film series launches with ‘Because We Are Girls’ story of sexual abuse“

• Peace Arch News, Written by Tom Zillich, September 17, 2019. “Surrey’s new doc-film series launches with ‘Because We Are Girls’ story of sexual abuse“

• Halifax Bloggers, Written by Carsten Knox, September 15th, 2019. “Opening Night and Day Two #FIN2019 - Portrait Of A Lady On Fire review”

• Halifax Bloggers, Written by Carsten Knox, September 14th, 2019.“FIN Atlantic International Film Festival 2019 PREVIEW“

• Government of Canada, October 9th, 2019. “Selwyn Jacob, cinéaste et producteur visionnaire de l’ONF, reçoit un grade honorifique de l’Université Dalhousie.“

• Mirage News Australia, October 8th, 2019. “Pioneering filmmaker and NFB producer Selwyn Jacob receives honorary degree from Dalhousie“

• Drink in the Movies, Interview by Taylor Baker, Thomas Stoneham-Judge, October 9th, 2019. “Interview Spotlight Episode 1: Baljit Sangra About Her Documentary 'Because We Are Girls”

• Northern Stars, Written by Staff, October 10th, 2019. “NFB’s Selwyn Jacob Honoured“

• Lady Click, October 13th, 2019. “SURREY EVENTS: Music, comedy at Elim Village’s Health and Wellness Fair, and more – Surrey Now“

• Williams Lake Tribute, Written by Greg Sabatino, October 14th, 2019. “Because We Are Girls to screen at Paradise Cinemas in Williams Lake”

• Canindia Newspaper, Written by Canindia online editor, October 17th, 2019. “Baljit Sangra turns her lens to sexual abuse“

• Calgary Avenue Magazine, Written by Colin Gallant, November 1st, 2019. “All The Film Events to Attend This November“

• NFB Blog, Written by NFB Education, November 6th, 2019. “Mini-Lesson for Because We Are Girls“

• Indo-Canadian Voice, Written by Rattan Mall, November 5th, 2019. ““Because We Are Girls” screened in Abbotsford“

• Williams Lake Tribune, Written by Greg Sabatino, November 4th, 2019. “VIDEO: Sold out crowd for Because We Are Girls premiere in Williams Lake“

• My Cariboo Now, Written by Rebecca, Dyok, November 4th, 2019. “Because We Are Girls premieres to a sold-out crowd in Williams Lake“

• Kitchener Now, Written by Jordan Parker, November 4th, 2019. “Sexual abuse and the code of silence in Punjabi culture explored in Zonta Film Festival pick“

• CBC Radio One Daybreak Alberta with Russell Bowers, November 6th, 2019. “Speaking Out Because They Are Women | Daybreak Alberta with Russell Bowers | Live Radio | CBC Listen“

• The Runner Online, Written by Jayne Wright, November 3rd, 2019. “KDocs Screens Because We are Girls Documentary to a Full House Because We are Girls showcases the harrowing story of sexual abuse that a conservative family struggled to overcome“

• The Prince George Now, Written by Rebecca Dyok, November 4th, 2019. “Documentary on ‘rare’ sexual abuse case to premiere in Williams Lake“

• Williams Lake Tribune, Written by Greg Sabatino, November 2nd, 2019. “Because We Are Girls screening set for Sunday, Nov. 3 at Paradise Cinemas“

• My Cariboo, Written by Rebecca Dyok, November 2nd, 2019. “Because We Are Girls to premiere Sunday in Williams Lake“

• Calgary Red FM interview, By Gurpreet Singh, November 19, 2019. “Because We Are Girls With Guests Jeeti Pooni & Baljit Sangra“

• Kaur to Kaur Podcast, By Dr. Jaspreet Bal, December 6, 2019. “Interview With Baljit Sangra on Because We Are Girls“

• Rabble.ca: News for the Rest of US, Hosted by Gilad Cohen & Simona Ramkisson, November 27th, 2019. “Because We are Girls' breaks silence on sexual abuse towards women of colour“

• Anokhi Life, Written by Devika Desai, November 22, 2019. “‘Because We Are Girls’ Doc Explores The Trauma Of Being Assaulted By A Male Relative”

• Indo-Canadian Voice, Written by Rattan Mall, November 15, 2019. “B.C. EVENTS: For the week of Saturday, November 16“

• North Delta Reporter Online, Written by Tom Zillich, January 9th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: 'More with Fewer' concert and more on calendar this month”

• Peace Arch News, Written by Tom Zillich, January 9th, 2020. “'More with Fewer' concert and more on calendar this month

• Cloverdale Reporter Online, Written by Tom Zillich, January 9th, 2020. “'More with Fewer' concert and more on calendar this month”

• Surrey Now Leader, Written by Tom Zillich, January 9th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: 'More with Fewer' concert and more on calendar this month”

• Point of View Magazine, Written by Pat Mullen, January 7th, 2020. “Vancouver Film Critics Circle Names 'nîpawistamâsowin' Best Canadian Doc – Point of View Magazine”

• The Now Newspaper, Written by Tom Zillich, January 9th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: 'More with Fewer' concert and more on calendar this month”

• Surrey-Now Leader, Written by Tom Zillich, January 16th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: 'The Shoplifters' and more in our weekly guide”

• Peace Arch News, Written by Tom Zillich, January 16th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: ‘The Shoplifters’ and more in our weekly guide”

• Cloverdale Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, January 16th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: ‘The Shoplifters’ and more in our weekly guide”

• North Delta Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, January 16th, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: ‘The Shoplifters’ and more in our weekly guide”

• Surrey Now Leader, Written by Tom Zillich, January 23rd, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: Movies, concerts, plays and more, for Jan. 23 and beyond”

• Peace Arch News, Written by Tom Zillich, January 23rd, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: Movies, concerts, plays and more, for Jan. 23 and beyond”

• Cloverdale Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, January 23rd, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: Movies, concerts, plays and more, for Jan. 23 and beyond”

• North Delta Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, January 23rd, 2020. “SURREY EVENTS: Movies, concerts, plays and more, for Jan. 23 and beyond

• Spice Radio, Interview by Sushma Datt on Baljit Sangra, January 23rd, 2020. “Hands Against Racism“

• Prairie Dog Mag, Written by Jorge Ignacio Castillo, February 13th, 2020 “The Girls Next Door“

• StAlberta Today, Written by Scott Hayes, February 24th, 2020. “Because they were girls”

• The Movie Jerks Blog, February 23rd, 2020. “Because We Are Girls" Powerfully heartbreaking. A must see”

• St. Albert Gazzette, Written by Scott Hayes, February 22, 2020. “Because They Were Girls“

• The National, Written by Karin Goodwin, February 29th, 2020. “Because We Are Girls follows sisters' eight-year path to justice”

• HEYUGUYS, Written by Linda Marric, March 2, 2020. “Glasglow Film Festival Highlights“

• Joytv, Interview by Dean Atwal, March 23rd, 2020. “Fraser Focus - Filmmaker Baljit Sangra”

• YVR Screen Scene, Interview by Sabrina Furminger, June 18th, 2020. “Episode Ninety-Three: DOXA’s Tamara Dawit, Greg Crompton & Baljit Sangra”

• Peace Arch News, Written by Tom Zillich, June 24th, 2020 “Surrey-filmed ‘Because We Are Girls’ to be streamed free on NFB website”

• Cloverdale Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, June 24th, 2020 “Surrey-filmed ‘Because We Are Girls’ to be streamed free on NFB website”

• The Now Newspaper, Written by Tom Zillich, June 24th, 2020 “Surrey-filmed ‘Because We Are Girls’ to be streamed free on NFB website”

• The North Delta Reporter, Written by Tom Zillich, June 24th, 2020 “Surrey-filmed ‘Because We Are Girls’ to be streamed free on NFB website”

• Prince Albert Daily Herald, June 24th, 2020. “Celebrate Canada Day virtually with online NFB films and activities : Three NFB works featured in the Canada Day Celebration Kit -- plus seven new films online” 

• UK Asian Film Festival, Interview by Ryan Lanji, June 22, 2020. “The Director's Chair with Baljit Sangra | Because We Are Girls | Tongues On Fire”

• Point of View Magazine, Written by Pat Mullen. July 7th, 2020. “Now Streaming: ‘Because We Are Girls’ Is a Cathartic #MeToo Tale”

• Cohesion Plus, Gurvinder Sandher, Aug 6, 2020. “Take 5 with Cohesion Plus Ep 13 featuring Baljit Sangra”

• Kaur Voices, Interview by Jasvir Kaur Rababan, Aug 22, 2020. “Kaur Voices Ep 15: Baljit Sangra, Award Winning Filmmaker”

• Variety, Article by Ellise Shafer. “Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Goes Virtual for 36th Edition“

• Darpan Magazine, written by Darpan Staff, September 7th, 2020. “Because We Are Girls Opens Surrey Civic Theatres' 2019/20 Season“

• Winnipeg Film Group. “PUNJABI CINEMA: BECAUSE WE ARE GIRLS, Sunday, September 22, 2020”

• Rukus Avenue Radio, Interview by Meenakshi Sharma September TBD, 2020. “Interview with Baljit Sangra, “Because We Are Girls“

• Q&A with Baljit Sangra and Leonel González | ttff20 September 18, 2020.