The Girls of Meru
Synopsis
Over five years, acclaimed filmmaker Andrea Dorfman follows the heartbreaking yet uplifting story of the girls of Meru and their brave steps toward meaningful equality for girls worldwide. In Kenya, one in three girls will experience sexual violence before age 18, yet police investigations are the exception. In The Girls of Meru, a multinational team led by Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson and Tumaini Shelter head Mercy Chidi Baidoo builds the case of 11 girls to pursue an unheard of legal tactic. Together they created legal history.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Dorfman
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Dorfman
- Original Title
- The Girls of Meru
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Dorfman
Andrea Dorfman
Angela Baker
Annette Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Dorfman
Director
Andrea Dorfman
Writer
Angela Baker
Editor
Annette Clarke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girls of Meru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girls of Meru about?
Over five years, acclaimed filmmaker Andrea Dorfman follows the heartbreaking yet uplifting story of the girls of Meru and their brave steps toward meaningful equality for girls worldwide. In Kenya, one in three girls will experience sexual violence before age 18, yet police investigations are the exception. In The Girls of Meru, a multinational team led by Canadian lawyer Fiona Sampson and Tumaini Shelter head Mercy Chidi Baidoo builds the case of 11 girls to pursue an unheard of legal tactic. Together they created legal history.
Who directed The Girls of Meru?
The Girls of Meru was directed by Andrea Dorfman.
Who stars in The Girls of Meru?
The principal cast of The Girls of Meru includes Not specified.
When was The Girls of Meru released and how long is it?
The Girls of Meru was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girls of Meru?
The Girls of Meru holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.