Desert Flower

(2009 Re-release)

Waris Dirie, born 1965 in Somalia, flees at thirteen when sold to be a mans fourth wife. She works as a maid at the Somalian embassy in London, then in a McDonald's where she's discovered and becomes an international top model. Then, in 1997 she speaks up against female genital mutilation.

Grosses

Domestic (0.3%)
$44,348
Summary Details
DistributorNational Geographic Entertainment
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Opening$7,657
3 theaters
MPAAR
Running Time2 hr
GenresBiography Drama
In Release289 days/41 weeks
Widest Release8 theaters