Apple TV Plus continues to offer the most emotionally charged content, and the latest documentary is no exception. While films like “Spirited Away” and “The Wolfs” dominate the streaming service, “Bread & Roses” is quickly making a name for itself and deserves a chance at the top 10.

Directed by Sahara Mani, the documentary is an unflinching look at the lives of Afghan women after the Taliban returned to power and follows three women as they fight to regain autonomy and rebuild their lives. The documentary powerfully underscores not only the urgent need to protect women's rights, but also our collective moral responsibility to stand in solidarity with Afghan women.

So here's everything you need to know about “Bread & Roses” and why it is an important viewing target now that it is available for streaming.

“Bread & Roses” is an important documentary that details the impact of the fall of Kabul by the Taliban in 2021 on the lives and rights of Afghan women. This powerful film follows the personal journeys of three women as they overcome the challenges of regaining autonomy in a deeply oppressive environment.

The documentary vividly and unflinchingly portrays the resilience and strength of Afghan women, capturing their constant struggle for freedom and dignity in the face of political upheaval and social constraints. Through this compelling narrative, Mani brings the spirit of these women to the forefront, allowing their stories to be heard on a global stage.

“Bread and Roses” is also produced by Jennifer Lawrence and Justin Ciarocchi. Malala Yousafzai and Farhad Khosravi are notable executive producers, adding further weight to this powerful cinematic statement.

As of this writing, “Bread & Roses” has received a perfect score of 100% in 10 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Most of that praise revolves around its important storytelling and its ability to portray a brutal war through an exceptional lens.

Louisa Moore of Screen Zealots says: “It poignantly reflects how fragile freedom is and how important it is to continue to support those whose voices are silenced.” Meanwhile, Screen International's Alan Hunter said the film “uses the experiences of three women in Afghanistan to convey the devastating impact on the lives of women facing the loss of their basic rights on a broad scale.”

Emma Sasic of Next Best Picture believes that Mani's Bread & Roses is “a battle cry for all women to stand up for themselves and those who follow and demand the equality they deserve. After all, the louder their voices are, the harder they are to ignore.”

Matthew Carey of the Deadline Hollywood Daily talks about the film's importance: “Whether a documentary about Afghan women can make any difference in Afghanistan, or not, is a question. But at least it will help ensure that their ordeal is not forgotten, as Dr. Mohammadi urged.” Sarah Manvel of [In Their Own League] also noted the powerful message the documentary conveys to the world. She said, “This documentary does a remarkable job of reminding the world not only of women's rights, but also of our human responsibility to the women of Afghanistan. This documentary does an amazing job of reminding the world not only of women's rights, but also of our human responsibility to the women of Afghanistan.

“Bread and Roses” shines a powerful light on the lived experiences of Afghan women under Taliban rule. This documentary amplifies their voices and reminds the world of the urgent need for action. Sahara Mani's direction and the strong backing of producers such as Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai make this a story of resilience and hope. The film asks audiences to think about the global fight for women's rights, making it a film to watch.

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Stream “Bread & Roses” on Apple TV Plus now.