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Motley's Law

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Kimberley Motley leaves America to work as a defense lawyer in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 03/31/2016
3/5
There's something truly superheroic about Motley's level-headed commitment to the law, even when it's clear it's being bent out of all proportion everywhere she looks. Go to Full Review
Mathilde Dumazet Little White Lies 03/30/2016
4/5
Whether it's by filming the interviews Motley gives to magazines or by witnessing when she argues in court, we always get the feeling that we're right at the heart of the issues at hand. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20
3/5
Motley is a sternly compelling central figure worthy of this documentary treatment. Go to Full Review
Andrew Parker The Gate 08/28/2018
Motley's Law takes viewers into a confusing, often contradictory world, but the guide chosen by Horanyi to navigate these relatively uncharted waters is strong, unflappable, and gregarious. Go to Full Review
Matt Looker Total Film 01/02/2017
4/5
What draws focus most is Motley's unique story: an ex-beauty queen, she left her family in the US to pursue an obligation to help potential clients. Go to Full Review
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10/06/2016 This is one tough woman. I love her. Some pretty extraordinary filming Gutsy too. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kimberley Motley leaves America to work as a defense lawyer in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Director
Nicole N. Horanyi
Producer
Helle Faber
Screenwriter
Nicole N. Horanyi
Production Co
Made in Copenhagen
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 25m
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