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On Her Shoulders (2018)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 35M

Director : Alexandria Bombach

Synopsis

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to politicians and media, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the world stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.

Actors

Nadia Murad
Nadia Murad
Self
Murad Ismael
Murad Ismael
Self
Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney
Self
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Self
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Self

Crews

Alexandria Bombach
Alexandria Bombach
Director
Hayley Pappas
Hayley Pappas
Producer
Brock Williams
Brock Williams
Producer

Trailers and other movies

On Her Shoulders (Sundance Teaser)
On Her Shoulders - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HD

Posters and backgrounds

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