CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 1h 35m

On Her Shoulders

66%(14)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAlexandria Bombach

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
December 6, 2018
Studios
RYOT FilmsOscilloscopeRed Reel

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On Her Shoulders - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HD

On Her Shoulders - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HD

On Her Shoulders (Sundance Teaser)

On Her Shoulders (Sundance Teaser)

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Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Nadia Murad

Self

Murad Ismael

Self

Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney

Self

Ban Ki-moon

Ban Ki-moon

Self

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Alexandria Bombach
Produced by
Hayley Pappas
Brock Williams

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