We Will Not be Tamed, an FGM story by Jibeh Fatty (13min doc)

As the practice of female gential mutilation continues, how do survivors and those at risk protect themselves and future generations of women? This 13 min documentary We Will Not be Tamed is directed by New York City teenage survivor Jibeh Fatty as she highlights her narrative within a global context. Featuring survivor Gnama Griffin and Imam Mohammad Abdoul and a platform that connects an international movement breaking the silence of victimization where women share their personal stories to create political and social change.
Fatty’s 2 min version of the film is a winner of the Teens Dream Changemaker Challenge 2020, a global competition sponsored by the Global CoLab Network , and in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. The film was also recognized with a certificate by Turkish TV Staff for outstanding 2020 Teens Dream Video production with a positive universal message.
Directed by Jibeh Fatty
Content Direction and Produced by Raquel Almazan
Associate Director and Additional Editing: Suzette Burton
City Lore Education Program, Urban Explorers Films
Funded by: The Pinkerton Foundation
Follow the film @ / wewillnotbetamed
and Instagram page / _wewillnotbetamed
City Lore, Education, Urban Explorers Films 22, Video 380

[@brownskinjay6826]

I’m so proud of you Jhibeh I’m happy to see that you’re standing up for those who can’t speak or defends themselves keep up the good work you’re amazing you’re a brave young woman who will succeed in life 💕❤️-Justin

[@fernandaparrado5001]

Amazing and very informative documentary. Glad to know there are people out there doing films about such powerful topics!

[@teresasuarezgrosso]

Good for you! You are very brave, and I hope you continue will your efforts to educate the world, make women and girls free from this practice in this and future generations, eliminate stigmas leading to this atrocious practice. Someday soon I hope it will be obsolete. Best wishes, and safe travels!

[@littleknownstoriesproducti9237]

Jibeh - Amazing job. Beautiful vision. Courageous endeavor. I'm behind you 100%, whatever I can do to help. -- monda

[@hehe8651]

Great job jibeh we love you

[@crystalcandles752]

It brings to mind a parallel of what is done to Intersex children in the US. Many differences but many similarities also in the harm that is done to a person's self and future