On Her Shoulders

Dec 6 2018 N/A 1h 35m
Biography, Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Hishyar Abid, Nawaf Ashur, Deniz Ekici

Directed by

Alexandria Bombach

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RYOT Films, Oscilloscope

Languages

Français, English

Awards

13 wins & 17 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
522
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA