On Her Shoulders

6.620181h 35mDocumentary

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.

Actors

Nadia Murad
Self
Murad Ismael
Self
Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney
Self
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Self
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Self

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