Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As the first elected councilwoman of her deeply conservative Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi — a divorced, motorcycle riding, former midwife — stands out. Tenacious and not easily intimidated, Sara is determined to uplift her community and put an end to the empty promises and laziness perpetuated by local councilmen over the years.
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As the first elected councilwoman of her deeply conservative Iranian village, Sara Shahverdi — a divorced, motorcycle riding, former midwife — stands out. Tenacious and not easily intimidated, Sara is determined to uplift her community and put an end to the empty promises and laziness perpetuated by local councilmen over the years.
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 98th Academy Awards®. Streaming exclusively on DocPlay from June 25.
DocPlay streams a curated collection of the world's most amazing and thought-provoking documentaries.
Start streaming now on DocPlay: htttp://docplay.com
Facebook: facebook.com/DocPlayNow
Twitter: twitter.com/DocPlayNow
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