Three female Muslim teenagers must decide how far they are willing to go to defend their beliefs when faced with the pressures of Canadian life.
Thirteen-year-old Sadia is Muslim and passionate about one thing: basketball. When her teacher announces tryouts for this year's co-ed team, she jumps at the opportunity. Her talent speaks for itself. Her head scarf, on the other hand, is a problem. Surrounded by her classmates and a new friend, Syrian refugee Amira, Sadia learns about standing up for herself and fighting for what is right.
Written from Sadia's point of...
Three female Muslim teenagers must decide how far they are willing to go to defend their beliefs when faced with the pressures of Canadian life.