The Film
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"In spite of all the opposition, the pressure from the society, they stood up for their rights."
—Vera Nkwate Ngassa,
chief judge of the high court in Cameroon |
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In a small courthouse in Cameroon, two women are working to change a village—and making progress that could change the world. SISTERS IN LAW follows tough-minded state prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Court President Beatrice Ntuba as they help women in their Muslim village find the courage to fight difficult cases of abuse, despite pressures from family and their community to remain silent. With fierce compassion, they dispense wisdom, wisecracks and justice in fair measure, handing down stiff sentences to those convicted.
Inspiring and uplifting, SISTERS IN LAW presents a strong and positive view of African women—and captures the emerging spirit of courage, hope and the possibility of change.
Update
Director Kim Longinotto provided updates in October 2007 on what the people in the film are up to:
Vera Ngassa has just had a car crash and broke her arm. She is recovering in the hospital but she’ll be back at work soon.
Beatrice Ntuba is still working as a judge but has been promoted to the High Court.
Manka has been adopted by a woman from the UK who saw the film recently on TV, and the girl will be moving there soon.
Sonita is still living in Kumba and going to school.
Ladi’s husband, the Reverend Cole, escaped to China and didn’t pay her any compensation. Ladi is surviving by selling small things in the local market.
Amina is living in Kumba with her daughter, Halima, who is doing really well at school. Amina dreams that one day Halima will go to university.
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