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On Her Shoulders

  • The Whitty Theatre Luckley Road Wokingham, England United Kingdom (map)
  • 2018

  • 1h 35min

  • Rating: 12A

  • Director: Alexandria Bombach

  • Stars: Nadia Murad, Murad Ismael, Simone Monasebian

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. An arresting documentary, which features an impassioned speech to the UN by Amal Clooney.

A special presentation for refugee week, in association with Reading Refugee Support Group. Includes introductory speaker and discussion.

Earlier Event: 13 June
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Later Event: 11 July
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