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- ↑ Olivia Ward, "When families prey on their own: A filmmaker lays bare the misogyny behind honour killings, avoids demonizing Islam". Toronto Star , May 1, 2010.
- ↑ Liz Braun, "Twenty world premieres included in Hot Docs". London Free Press , March 26, 2010.
- ↑ "Propaganda tale wins Hot Docs prize movies: Bin Laden bodyguard film also a winner". Toronto Star , May 9, 2010.
- ↑ "A look at some of the key Genie Award categories". Canadian Press, February 2, 2011.
