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Apr 05 2018
•0h 26m
•Documentary
In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.
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Arunachalam Muruganatham
Ajeya
Anita
Gouri Choudari
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