The Oscar for best documentary short subject went to Period. End of sentence., – a movie that seeks to end the stigma associated with menstruation in certain parts of the world.
WE WON!!! To every girl on this earth… know that you are a goddess… if heavens are listening… look MA we put @sikhya on the map ❤️
— Guneet Monga (@guneetm) February 25, 2019
The documentary was set in Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur District and was produced by Indian producer Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment and crowdfunded by students from Los Angeles along with their teacher Melissa Berton, reports Indian Express.
“Oh, my God. I’m not crying because I’m on my period or anything. I can’t believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar,” said Director Rayka Zehtabchi in her acceptance speech.
“To the women, know that you are empowering women all over the world to fight for menstrual equality,” she added.
Look who stopped by the #Oscars Thank You Cam, presented by @Cadillac! Best Documentary Short winners for Period. End of Sentence. #KeepRising pic.twitter.com/NssJfSPkI3
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 25, 2019
Producer Melissa Berton also gave us the quote of the night when she said : “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.”
One of the most special moments of the evening…a film based on the taboos around menstruation wins BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT! Congratulations to the entire #Periodendofsentence team, and my fearless friend @guneetm!! #Oscars2019
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 25, 2019
