POV Season 32

Trailer | 07/22/2019 | 3 Mins

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international 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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Behind The Lens - On Her Shoulders

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On Her Shoulders

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Trailer | On Her Shoulders

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Film Credits —

Alexandria Bombach

Critical Acclaim —

“Alexandria Bombach’s direction and editing are exceptional; she captures images that are both subtle and formidable. Her film is, first and foremost, a profile of Murad and her mission. Yet it’s also a comment on the media and on government aid.”

— Ken Jaworowski, The New York Times