“3 SECONDS DIVORCE” is a documentary three years in the making by award-winning Indian Canadian filmmaker Shazia Javed.

In India, Muslim women have been fighting against the prevalent Muslim family law of instant, oral divorce (triple talaq) that can only be given by men. 3 Seconds Divorce, tells their story.

The film is directed by award-winning Toronto based Indian Canadian filmmaker Shazia Javed and had its North American premiere at the Reelworld Film Festival in Toronto in October.

The film is screening on October 20 in Ottawa followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker.