Naila and the Uprising

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Naila and the Uprising

2017

1h 16m

Documentary

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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.

Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

The animation is novel, but it's the interviews with Palestinian women that stand out.

Apr 25, 2019

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J.R. Kinnard

Seattle Times

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.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 6, 2018

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Deborah Young

The Hollywood Reporter

It's a painful story, but also an illuminating one that is well worth watching.

Dec 20, 2017

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

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.

Jun 14, 2025

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Louis Proyect

Counterpunch.org

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.

Jun 9, 2018

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

Depressing as the subject can be, the film, itself, is a beautiful work of art.

Jan 24, 2018

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Outstanding! One of, if not the, best films on Palestine I've seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Julia Bacha

Director

Rebekah Wingert

Producer

Rula Salameh

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Talal Jabari

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Flavia de Souza

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Rebekah Wingert

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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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