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The story of South India's first female taxi driver

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Driving with Selvi
The story of South India's first female taxi driver

Monday, Sept. 18, 2017
7
:00 pm  |  Doors open at 6:30 pm
The Broadway Theatre
 715 Broadway Avenue

Regular Admission: $7
Seniors & Students: $5

Selvi, like so many girls in India, is a child bride in a violent marriage. One day she escapes and goes on to become South India’s first female taxi driver. This is the 10-year journey of a charming, strong and courageous young woman who defies all expectations, moving beyond the pain she’s experienced to create a new life.


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