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Advocate

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An examination of the life and work of Jewish-Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel.
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Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times Expertly directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaïche, "Advocate" examines Tsemel from numerous perspectives, delving into her history, her family and the way she operates day to day. Jan 3, 2020 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg New York Times "Advocate"... makes for potent viewing as a portrait of a steadfast activist with a controversial cause. Jan 2, 2020 Full Review Guy Lodge Variety [A] tough-minded, clear-eyed film... Dec 20, 2019 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix But on a purely human level, Advocate is best enjoyed if you like to root for people who go against the system to take on unpopular causes at the risk of their own safety and comfort. Jul 12, 2020 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter An unflinching look at a woman who hangs out in a very bad neighborhood, with only words to protect her and her clients. Jun 8, 2020 Full Review Dan Schindel Hyperallergic Maybe there's a perceptual shift at play, or maybe the film is simply good enough to break past that bias. It certainly rises above the usual standard of both biographical and political docs. Mar 2, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An examination of the life and work of Jewish-Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel.
Director
Rachel Leah Jones, Philippe Bellaiche
Producer
Philippe Bellaiche, Paul Cadieux, Joëlle Bertossa, Rachel Leah Jones, Flavia Zanon
Screenwriter
Rachel Leah Jones
Production Co
Close Up Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Hebrew
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.6K
Runtime
1h 48m
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