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Naila and the Uprising

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A woman from Gaza joins a clandestine network of women who are determined to make the world recognize Palestine's right to self-determination.

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Kathleen Sachs Chicago Reader 04/25/2019
The animation is novel, but it's the interviews with Palestinian women that stand out. Go to Full Review J.R. Kinnard Seattle Times 06/06/2018
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Through archival footage, riveting interviews with the participants, and evocative animations, we meet the brave women who organized rallies and educated Palestinians to be economically independent. Go to Full Review Deborah Young The Hollywood Reporter 12/20/2017
It's a painful story, but also an illuminating one that is well worth watching. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Jun 14
Bacha’s documentary shines a light on both the life of a courageous woman, but also a side of Palestinian politics that has been largely overlooked. Go to Full Review Louis Proyect Counterpunch.org 06/09/2018
In light of Israel's depraved indifference to Palestinian life in the border with Gaza recently, this film is not only timely but powerful cinema. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 01/24/2018
Depressing as the subject can be, the film, itself, is a beautiful work of art. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/30/2019 Outstanding! One of, if not the, best films on Palestine I've seen. See more Read all reviews
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Julia Bacha

Director

Rebekah Wingert

Producer

Rula Salameh

Producer

Talal Jabari

Cinematographer

Flavia de Souza

Film Editing

Rebekah Wingert

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Movie Info

Synopsis A woman from Gaza joins a clandestine network of women who are determined to make the world recognize Palestine's right to self-determination.
Director
Julia Bacha
Producer
Rebekah Wingert, Rula Salameh
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 16m
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