Tessa Thompson and David Oyelowo tell the story of a Brave Girl Rising

Here's what's up in the world of TV. Here's what's up in the world of TV. [View this email in your browser]( [Tessa Thompson and David Oyelowo tell the story of a Brave Girl Rising]( Mar 08, 2019 12:00 AM Screenshot: Girl Rising Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9. All times are Eastern. Top pick Brave Girl Rising ([GirlRising.org]( , Friday): We’re celebrating [International Women’s Day]( here at The A.V. Club, and this 20-minute film— produced by the women’s education and empowerment [non-profit]( the Emmy-nominated Girl Rising— seems the perfect way to close it out. The short, a powerful fusion of both scripted scenes and documentary, is set to a screenplay by poet and Somalian refugee [Warsan Shire]( whose work notably featured in Beyoncé’s Lemonade film. [Tessa Thompson]( and [David Oyelowo]( lend their voices to Shire’s words to tell the true story of a 17-year-old Somalian refugee named Nasro who, inspired by the women around her, fights for her right to education. In the face of harsh conditions and threats of rape and sexual assault, school is Nasro’s lifeline, one she clings to in an inspiring show of resilience, hope, determination and, yes, bravery. Regular coverage [Saturday Night Live]( (NBC, Saturday, 11:30 p.m.) (Very) Wild card KRFT Punk’s Political Party (Adult Swim Friday, 12:00 a.m.): It is 2019, and the cheesiest of The Eric Andre Show characters is hosting a political special... set, naturally, to his very own EDM music. So, why the hell not. Let us don our macaroni helmets, venture out to the Swamp, and prepare to get “punked,” for our favorite noodle man is bringing music, pranks, and, of course, cheese to the streets of DC tonight. Per a press release, the special— which will be directed by [Nathan For You]( and [Who Is America?]( director Eric Notarnicola and created by the production and writing team behind The [Eric Andre]( Show— will cover everything “from conspiracy theories to race relations to Satan’s influence on the electorate” as Kraft Punk “reaches across the aisle to make friends indiscriminately with an open hand ripe for shaking....” even if (or maybe, especially if) those friends’ hands are coated in [orange Cheeto dust.]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Forward to Friend](mailto:) Copyright © 2019 Onion Inc., All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 730 N Franklin St, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](#)