Please join Ascend Athletics at the Mazamas for a screening of an award-winning documentary from VICE that follows the experiences of the young Afghan women that form Afghanistan's first team of female mountaineers. As they undertake their first expedition, which included summiting a previously unclimbed, nearly 5000 m peak, they also work to overcome societal restrictions and gender stereotypes.<br>
The American non-profit organization Ascend: Leadership Through Athletics provides these empowerment programs and the film's director, Marina LeGree, will be present and able to discuss ways to get involved. More information about the organization can be found here: http://www.ascendathletics.org.<br>
Please note that this film contains some graphic violence and it is recommended that viewers be over the age of 13.<br>
This event is open to the public and admission is free. Attendance will be capped at 115 people.