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Mariya – Extended Cut

· 45 min

Episode Mariya – Extended Cut

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Featuring never-before-heard scenes and a post-award interview with Mariya Karimjee, this is an extended version of the award winning documentary, “Mariya.” A story about Mariya’s journey to figure out sex after FGM.

Released in May 2016, “Mariya” received the Gold Award (Best Documentary) at the Third Coast International Audio Festival.

Mariya Karimjee is a writer based in Karachi, Pakistan. Read her original essay here.

Editorial support from Brendan Baker, Allen Watts, Kelsey Padgett, Samara Breger and Nadia Bajwa. Additional support from Kari June.

Another version of this story can be heard on This American Life.

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