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> [The young boys I speak with say to me: Why would I want to live in this world - where they rely on charity, dry pieces of bread and water, where they are subjected to harsh treatment, when they can…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/the-young-boys-i-speak-with-say-to-me-why-would-i-want-to-live-in/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

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## More by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

> [All the women in Pakistan working for change, don't give up on your dreams, this is for you](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/all-the-women-in-pakistan-working-for-change-don-t-give-up-on-your/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/pakistan-destroyed-its-own-reputation-if-anything-i-have-improved/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/it-doesn-t-matter-who-you-are-or-where-you-come-from-if-you-put/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [There were a lot of unique challenges in producing the film, such as the logistical issues inherent in producing a long-term verite film in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/there-were-a-lot-of-unique-challenges-in-producing-the-film-such-as/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/in-terms-of-saving-face-i-was-inspired-by-the-stories-of-survivors/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [My films are motivated by a keen interest in highlighting issues that affect marginalized populations who are caught in difficult circumstances.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/my-films-are-motivated-by-a-keen-interest-in-highlighting-issues-that/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [When you play music, you don't need a language. Music is a language.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/when-you-play-music-you-don-t-need-a-language-music-is-a-language/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Education liberates a woman.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/education-liberates-a-woman/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [In December 2011, I will be opening up my production house, Sharmeen Obaid Films, and aspire to change the way Pakistanis approach nonfiction storytelling.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/in-december-2011-i-will-be-opening-up-my-production-house-sharmeen/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [By giving our audience intimate access to the lives of musicians, we hope to raise awareness of the region's beautiful cultural heritage and present…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/by-giving-our-audience-intimate-access-to-the-lives-of-musicians-we/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/the-day-i-won-an-emmy-was-also-the-day-my-father-passed-away-i/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [Thousands of civilians have lost their lives to terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, and thousands more will - because, unlike the Pakistani government, which has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/thousands-of-civilians-have-lost-their-lives-to-terrorist-attacks/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [There are a number of parallels between the slums of Brazil and those found in my hometown, Karachi. The dichotomy that exists in Brazil…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/there-are-a-number-of-parallels-between-the-slums-of-brazil-and-those/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [It's often said that I choose subjects that are sensational! I choose to film subjects that spark difficult conversations and make people uncomfortable. Change…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/it-s-often-said-that-i-choose-subjects-that-are-sensational-i-choose/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

> [I believe in telling the truth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/i-believe-in-telling-the-truth/)

[Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharmeen-obaid-chinoy/)

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