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Sisters United

Sisters United is a documentary series that meets groups of courageous and determined women from all over the world who have chosen to shake things up to shape a brighter future in their image. Hosted by Sarahmée, a committed rapper, the series follows her personal quest amongst female citizens around the world who deeply care for their communities and take on the responsibility of creating new paths for the women of today and tomorrow.

TV series

12 X 48 min

TV5

tv5unis.ca/elles

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Original idea, screenwriting & director

Sabrina Hammoum

Host

Sarahmée

Production

Marie-Pierre Corriveau

Associate Production

Isabelle Panet-Raymond

Genre

Documentary

Country

Canada

Original version

French

Format

Ratio

16:9

Duration

12 X 48 min

Sound

Stéréo

Year

2023

Trailer

S01 E01

France

In Paris, Sarahmée takes part in a soccer match with women claiming their place on the city's fields, takes part in a race to combat harassment, and puts up posters in honor of Simone Veil.

S01 E02

Mexico

In Mexico City, Sarahmée climbs with female climbers who want to introduce girls to the sport. She raps with artists who want to raise the profile of women, and meets women farmers united in the fight against violence.

S01 E03

Germany

In Berlin, Sarahmée is introduced to burlesque and its inclusive philosophy. She learns the basics of renovation with women determined to make their mark in this milieu, and discovers self-defense techniques adapted to women's reality.

S01 E04

Senegal

In Dakar, Sarahmée discovers the ravages of depigmentation thanks to women who are fighting against this phenomenon. She meets female rappers who defend women's rights and learns how to harvest oysters alongside brave women.

S01 E05

Spain

In Spain, Sarahmée plays pelota with women who want to become professional players. She takes part in a street performance with artists and meets urban planners who are transforming public space to make it accessible to all.

S01 E06

United States / San Francisco

In San Francisco, Sarahmée surfs alongside women who want to make the sport accessible to people of color. She took up skateboarding and graffiti with American women determined to assert their presence on the streets.

S01 E07

Brazil

Sarahmée goes karting with women who defend their place on the track. She learns capoeira with Afro-Brazilian women who make their culture shine, and dances with women who fight grossophobia and racism.

S01 E08

South Africa

In Cape Town, Sarahmée learns pantsula with girls who are making this protest dance their own. She is invited into the daily life of the country's only firefighting team, and gardens with women fighting food insecurity.

S01 E09

United States / Austin

In Austin, Sarahmée distributes grocery baskets to the underprivileged in the company of African-American businesswomen. She learns to ride a motorcycle with women who are demanding their place on America's roads, and she takes up cricket.

S01 E10

Kenya

In Nairobi, Sarahmée learns to box from a champion who helps girls grow stronger. She distributes sanitary items to women in need and creates a scarf with refugee women who are offered the chance to work.

S01 E11

Thailand

In Chiang Mai, Sarahmée hikes with women from the Karen community who are empowering themselves through their indigenous skills. She is invited to experience the daily life of Bhikkhuni women monks and learns massage therapy from former prisoners.

S01 E12

Japan

In Tokyo, Sarahmée is introduced to wrestling by female wrestlers who want to inspire women to take their place. She learns the art of sushi with a chef who wants more women in the business, and joins a performance for trans rights.

“What struck me most about meeting these women’s collectives is that we’re all connected to each other. These women, who come from different cultures and different countries, all want to be free, independent and safe.”

– Sarahmée