Award-winning director Rayka Zehtabchis newest project,Period.
EW spoke to Zehtabchi about the documentarys inception, its impact, and more.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why did you decide to makePeriod.
Credit: The Pad Project
They decided the best way to spread awareness about this issue was to make a documentary.
Thats where I came into the picture.
I heard about the issue, and I was incredibly moved by it.
This film has received several awards.
The most valuable thing is not the films success, but rather pushing its narrative.
We want to have the opportunity to screen this film in schools and organizations to further the cause.
What was your reaction to this disparity in knowledge and education on menstruation?I was completely taken aback.
and seeing sheer confusion on her face.
Thats the reason were doing all of this.
We want to change that, it shouldnt be like that.
For more information aboutPeriod.
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This interview has been edited and condensed.
