On Her Shoulders

On Her Shoulders (2018)

December 6th, 20181h 35min

Documentary
66%

Overview

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.


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