Inside Lens S2017E17: RISING FROM SHADOWS

Overview

Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population. It's also home to Masriyah Amva, the head teacher of an Islamic boarding school. She fights male skepticism about women playing a leading role in society. Her weapon is her interpretation of the Koran. RISING FROM SHADOWS' director, Norhayati Kaprawi, is a Muslim woman from Malaysia who has a deep admiration for neighboring Indonesia's tolerant version of Islam. As she follows Masriyah closely throughout her day-to-day life, Kaprawi explores how Islamic societies should approach women's rights.