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 F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent Jill Scott’s Break From Music is Part of…

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.

F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Calls for a Movement to ‘Take Africa Back’ as He Tries to Bring Racing to the Continent

Jill Scott’s Break From Music is Part of a Growing Trend of Black Women Pausing With Purpose

Selma Was Not Just History, It Was a Warning

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Marvin Sapp Turns Viral Controversy Into A Song â But Not Everyone’s Praising Him

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Marvin Sapp Turns Viral Controversy Into A Song â But Not Everyone’s Praising Him

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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