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Jawad Sharif

Jawad Sharif is an award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer based in Pakistan. His work explores themes of social change and human rights, focusing on reviving the suppressed cultural and indigenous identities of Pakistan. Throughout his career, Jawad has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling by documenting the rights of folk musicians, high-altitude porters, climate migrant…

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NatariNatari · 2021
Natari
★ 8.02021
MovieDocumentary
Fisherman Ayoub Sehto and his son are stranded with their family in the sinking Indus Delta, void of drinking water and fishing opportunities due to climate change, and struggle to migrate to a mainland city for a better life.
Indus BluesIndus Blues · 2018
Indus Blues
★ 8.02018
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Pakistani folk artists talk about their struggle to keep a fading art form alive while reminding the world what they are about to lose.
Bhashaili (Adrift)Bhashaili (Adrift) · 2025
Bhashaili (Adrift)
2025
MovieDocumentary
Bhashaili tells the story of Pakistani Bengali’s living in Karachi, many of whom face issues around citizenship and Statelessness despite being in their fourth generation. We follow the everyday stories of young and old Pakistani Bengalis as they chase their dreams, find love, stand up for injustices, and face despair around their lack of recognition in Pakistan.
K2 & The Invisible FootmenK2 & The Invisible Footmen · 2015
K2 & The Invisible Footmen
★ 8.92015
MovieDocumentary
K2 is widely seen as the world's harshest mountain. Yet many indigenous porters make a living in its extreme conditions, carrying provisions for foreign climbing expeditions. Often risking their lives, they receive minimal pay for their efforts. Against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, this doc explores the courage and sacrifice of the men who call the 'Savage Mountain' their home.
Beyond the HeightsBeyond the Heights · 2015
Beyond the Heights
★ 10.02015
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about a young Pakistani Mountaineer Samina Baig,who became first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Everest at the age of 22.
Moklani: The Last MohanasMoklani: The Last Mohanas
Moklani: The Last Mohanas
MovieDocumentary
The story of the Mohanas, an indigenous fisherfolk community on Manchar Lake, as they face the sorrow of bidding farewell to a unique heritage that has sustained them for centuries.
VICEVICE · 2020
VICE
★ 8.32020
SeriesDocumentaryNews
The Emmy®-winning documentary series is now on SHOWTIME, delivering immersive reporting from the frontlines of global conflicts, civil uprisings and beyond, and tackling untold and complex geopolitical stories from all corners of the globe.

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