There are at least 100 reports of acid attacks in Pakistan each year, and they’re overwhelmingly against women. This figure only accounts for the reported cases – it’s assumed that many more go unreported.
The Academy Award-winning documentary short film “Saving Face” looks at this phenomenon through the experiences of three people: Zakia, a 39-year-old woman whose husband threw acid on her after she filed for divorce; Rukhasana, a 23-year-old woman who was attacked by her husband and his family; and Dr. Mohammad Jawad, a plastic surgeon dedicated to healing the faces of the injured women. We’re joined by directors Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge. “Saving Face” premieres on HBO tonight at 8:30 p.m. Click here to view a trailer for the film.
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