Canadian Film!
The birth of a gymnastics team in Pakistan provides an inspiring spark of light for a small group of girls on the margins.
The film is directed by a 3x Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Habiba Nosheen, and executive produced by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, Mariska Hargitay, and Trish Adlesic, The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony offers a cinematic glimpse into an unseen world: a marginalised “stateless” fishing community in Karachi where a group of young girls spark joy, confidence, and possibility through gymnastics.
Film Highlights
• World Premiere: Tribeca Festival
• Directed by 3x Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Habiba Nosheen
• Executive Produced by Malala Yousafzai, Mariska Hargitay, and Trish Adlesic
Press Response | Testimonials
“POWERFUL… sure to leave an impact on anyone who watches.” – Starry Mag
“INSPIRING… truly takes flight.” — Film Forward
“‘The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony’ perfectly illustrates the power of sports to change how girls see themselves and how the world sees young women.” -Malala in Variety
“JOYFUL… an incredibly moving watch.” – Liza Domnitz, Tribeca Programmer
“MOVING… made against all odds.” – The Print
