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Advocate

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Advocate

2019

1h 48m

Documentary

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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

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

"Advocate"... makes for potent viewing as a portrait of a steadfast activist with a controversial cause.

Jan 2, 2020

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Guy Lodge

Variety

[A] tough-minded, clear-eyed film...

Dec 20, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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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