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The \"Period. End of Sentence.\" team has already been able to install two more pad machines in neighboring villages in India thanks to the attention the documentary received before the Oscars, according to Zehtabchi.

With an Oscar win under their belt, they hope for even more.

\"We’ll see how many [pad machines] we can raise money for after the Oscars,\" Zehtabchi said. \"I still can't believe it.\"

Zehtabchi gave \"GMA\" a behind the scenes look at her first Oscars experience. Take a look.

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PHOTO: Melissa Berton, Helen Yenser, Rayka Zehtabchi, Sam Davis pose for a photo.
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PHOTO: Los Angeles teacher Melissa Berton and her daughter and "Period. End of Sentence" executive producer Helen Yenser pose before departing for the Oscars.
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PHOTO: The "Period. End of Sentence" team poses on the red carpet at the 91st annual Academy Awards.
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PHOTO: Rayka Zehtabchi and Sam Davis pose on the steps on the Dolby Theatre before entering the Oscars ceremony.
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PHOTO: Rayka Zehtabchi's family gathers in her hotel room for a quick family photo before the Oscars.
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PHOTO: Rayka Zehtabchi and Sam Davis pose for a selfie inside the Dolby Theatre.
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PHOTO: Rayka Zehtabchi and Sam Davis hold their Oscar inside the Dolby Theatre.
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