On Her Shoulders

1h 35m
Documentary
6.6

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Alexandria Bombach
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Alison Klayman
Executive Producer
Matt Ippolito
Executive Producer
Bryn Mooser
Executive Producer
Adam Bardach
Executive Producer
Marie Therese Guirgis
Executive Producer
Hayley Pappas
Producer
Brock Williams
Producer
Greg Lanesey
Digital Intermediate Producer

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