Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy quotes

It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated. (Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy)
I believe in telling the truth. View quote
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The news that comes out of Pakistan is always geared toward terrorism and fundamentalism. But when you give people freedom of expression and the freedom to go out and be social and to express themselves, you will see a change. I see that coming about in my country. View quote
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An Academy Award nomination is stuff dreams are made of. View quote
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My family restores my sense of ease and keeps me balanced. View quote
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In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and seeking treatment. View quote
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The Pakistani government and its allies must overhaul their policies in Pakistan. View quote
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I feel that for the first time in a long time, educated Pakistanis are returning to their country to start up educational projects, to start up businesses, so instead of the brain-drain that happened in the 1950s and 1960s, the country is growing and improving economically. View quote
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By bringing the voices of the ordinary people faced with extraordinary challenges to television screens around the world, I hope to affect change in one community at a time. View quote
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Fighting the Taliban and the various radical organizations on the front lines is like adding a Band-Aid to a cut, it may stop the bleeding but unless you clean it with antiseptic, the germs stay and multiply. View quote
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It takes one second to ruin a woman's life. (Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy)
My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances. View quote
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I'd like to do a film in Canada, but it's too difficult. National Film Board funding takes too long, and there's too much paperwork; by the time the film is approved the topic is dead and gone. View quote
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My topics are timely. When an event is happening is when I want to be there... I think it is our duty to challenge the status quo. View quote
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In December 2011, I will be opening up my production house, Sharmeen Obaid Films, and aspire to change the way Pakistanis approach nonfiction storytelling. There are thousands of stories to be found here. View quote
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Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image. View quote
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Education liberates a woman. View quote
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I have very strong Canadian connections. My daughter was born there a year and half ago. But because of the nature of my job, I need to be in countries where I can get the stories that I am looking at. View quote
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The young boys I speak with say to me: Why would I want to live in this world - where they rely on charity, dry pieces of bread and water, where they are subjected to harsh treatment, when they can be free and be the envy of their colleagues in the afterlife. They are only too eager to sign on the dotted line and join the ranks of the Taliban. View quote
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What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world? View quote
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Working in any country where you want to talk about the kind of issues that other people don't want to talk about is difficult. (Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy)
Don't give up your dreams. View quote
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When I'm not working on the ground, spending time with my husband and daughter puts me at ease. View quote
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I don't think I'll be making documentaries my whole life. View quote
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