Smile Pinki
Originally released in 2008. Smile Pinki is a documentary film. directed by Megan Mylan. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Pinki is a five-year-old girl from a village in the Mirzapur District, India, born into a desperately poor family, and with a cleft lip. Pinki never realized that this condition required just one simple operation until she met Pankaj, a social worker traveling from village to village gathering patients to go to hospital in Varanasi that provides free surgery to thousands each year. This real-world fairy tale follows its protagonist journey to a dream smile from isolation and shame.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 39m
39 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smile Pinki about?
Pinki is a five-year-old girl from a village in the Mirzapur District, India, born into a desperately poor family, and with a cleft lip. Pinki never realized that this condition required just one s...
Who directed Smile Pinki?
Smile Pinki was directed by Megan Mylan.
How long is Smile Pinki?
Smile Pinki has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).
When was Smile Pinki released?
Smile Pinki was released on December 31, 2008 in theaters.