Girl Rising is a movie that tells the stories of "incredible girls-- striving beyond circumstance, pushing past limits. Their dreams, their voices, their remarkable stories-- captured in an unforgettable film about the power of education." Girl Rising would be excellent to show in a human rights unit, during a study of current events, or women's rights. Before showing to students, you will want to review the Human Development Index (HDI) and Gender Inequality Index (GII) with them. This movie g