
On Her Shoulders
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.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Alexandria Bombach
Actors: Amal Clooney, Ban Ki-Moon, Murad Ismael, Nadia Murad
Country: USA
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