The Root Recommends: 'Desert Flower'

Based on the book of the same name, Desert Flower is at its core a story of courage and hope and one girl’s journey. Suggested Reading Kai Cenat Opens Up About His Mental Health Struggles in Rare Moment Why Michael Jordan’s Former Neighbors Aren’t Feeling the New Plans for His 7-Acre Mansion The Black Teen…

The Root Staff

Published

March 29, 2011

Based on the book of the same name, Desert Flower is at its core a story of courage and hope and one girl’s journey.

Kai Cenat Opens Up About His Mental Health Struggles in Rare Moment

Why Michael Jordan’s Former Neighbors Aren’t Feeling the New Plans for His 7-Acre Mansion

The Black Teen Civil Rights Trailblazer Whose Statue Just Took Over a D.C. Confederate General’s

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Ayo Edebiri, ‘OPUS’ Cast on Staying Sane in Hollywood and the Film’s Ambiguous Ending

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Ayo Edebiri, ‘OPUS’ Cast on Staying Sane in Hollywood and the Film’s Ambiguous Ending

The biopic examines the life of Waris Dirie (played by supermodel Liya Kebede), a Somalian woman who at the age of 13 fled her home before her impending marriage and ultimately became a world-renowned model. The film touches on the sensitive issue of genital mutilation, which Dirie experienced at the age of 3, and the woman’s fight to eradicate the horrifying procedure. Desert Flower is currently playing in select U.S. cities.

Previous recommendation: ‘Songs for Japan.’

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