Inspired by their mothers' stories, how 3 Iranian film directors at Sundance told powerful stories of resilience

Although "Shayda" was written four years ago and set in the Australian coastal city of Brisbane three decades ago, the scene mirrors one of the enduring symbols of the ongoing protests against repression of women's rights by Iranian theocratic authorities. Along with marches, university protests, and the burning of headscarves, Iranian women across the world have broadcast images across social media of cutting their hair.