The story of young Afghan girls learning to read, write and skateboard in Kabul.
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) (2020) is a documentary film directed by Carol Dysinger, released on February 8, 2020 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Fatima and Kashida. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
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Directed by Carol Dysinger, produced by Elena Andreicheva.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 46 ratings.
Skateboarding seems to be a theme amongst short films in 2019, as this one and “Kamali” show us just how effective this sport can be when it comes to empowering young girls in a society where their roles and positions are mapped out along more traditional lines. This feature takes us into a school for girls - nicknamed “Skateistan” - where they are being taught to read and stay upright on their wheels, all whilst…
Reviewed on February 19, 2026
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Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) (2020) includes Fatima and Kashida. The film was directed by Carol Dysinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) was released on February 8, 2020 and runs for 40m.
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl) (2020) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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