This is an intimate, feature-length documentary that explores the clash of Islam and the West through the lives of three modern Turkish women - a dancer, an artist, and an activist – who struggle to find their own voices in a traditional world.
Situated between Europe and Asia and bordering Iraq, Turkey is the only functioning democracy in the region. But even Turkey has a long way to go before its women are completely emancipated. Can Islamic values co-exist with gender equality among others? And would mainstream Turkish society welcome this change? Voices Unveiled examines these timely issues through the challenges the three women face.

Belkis, Nur and Banu contradict the familiar stereotypes of "Muslim Middle Eastern Women." Courageous, sharp-witted, and often provocative, they are not afraid to weigh in with opinions on religion, politics, men, and gender roles. All three women continually push the envelope to live authentic lives in a culture where many women are restricted by the demands of tradition. Voices Unveiled journeys with these women as they continually push the envelope to create change in their own lives and their communities.

Filmmaker, Binnur Karaevli is an award-winning director/producer with an expansive background in film and video. She was born and raised in Istanbul, attended Robert College High School and received her BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University in Drama.  She attended University of Southern California’s Graduate Film School and earned her MFA in 1996.

Producers Jill Rytie Lutz and Duncan Maclean will be on hand to lead a Q&A and give us an update on life in Turkey for women today.