"Impressive.... Give[s] credence to the old feminist saw that if women were given power, they would speedily put an end to war."
Ronnie Scheib, Variety

"Balanced, moving and comprehensive.... It also shows how circumstances can radicalize even the most middle-of-the-road people. Something we should pay more heed to given the current state of world affairs."
Amber Wilkinson, Eye for Film

"Often women are shown as simply victims of war and violence. The Sari Soldiers presents them as active participants in the fight for justice and human rights."
Marie Lo, The Asian Reporter

"Tough, multilayered.... inspiring, infuriating, and sometimes hard-to-watch... underscores the old but still noteworthy point that the female body is one of the great casualties of war and political strife."
Ernest Hardy, The Village Voice

"Near perfect. It accomplishes the tenuous balance that only the best documentaries can provide."
Katherine Don, Feminist Review

"Deeply moving and wonderfully crafted.... The inspiring stories of the six women... remind us of the significance of civil courage and the presence of justice."
Cape Times

"With its emphasis on self-representation and its nuanced perspectives, The Sari Soldiers also reveals the voices of women who suffered from both the state military and the Maoists. The film portrays women's emergence as leaders, and it presents opportunities to discuss how gender roles shift with changing socio-economic structures."
Rama Lohani-Chase, Films for the Feminist Classroom

"Bridgham's overarching portrait of political upheaval is compassionate and insightful, ...the director discovers a symbol of both inspirational human rights advocacy, and the terrible tragedy of tyranny."
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

"Unforgettable...exemplary. Reveals a changing world and compels us to acknowledge the importance for reconciliation...in reconstructing our country. These women are true revolutionaries."
Dr. Bidya Ranjeet, President, The Nepali Women's Global Network

"Captures ordinary women's extraordinary lives and reveals them as important pieces of history. Anyone concerned with social justice, gender justice and human rights should see [it]."
Rama Lohani-Chase, Women's and Gender Studies Dept., The College of New Jersey

"Highly Recommended...vivid and alive. An excellent documentary of a people's struggle to adapt to change within their country and bring about solutions."
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