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Sisters in Law

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Following the caseload of a group of feisty female legal professionals tackling cases from marital violence and kidnapping to child abuse and rape. In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in marital abuse cases for nearly two decades. Thanks to the dynamic and tenacious State Prosecutor Vera Ngassa, Court President Beatrice Ntuba and others, things are about to change.
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Enlightening, uplifting, and compelling, Sisters in Law takes an unflinching -- and often humorous -- look at efforts to effect legal progress for Muslim women in Cameroon.

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Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Grim but inspirational. Rated: 3/4 May 14, 2010 Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com Where it triumphs, though, is in sending a message of hope from a continent too often associated with tragedy and despair. Rated: 3/5 Aug 15, 2006 Full Review Geoffrey Macnab Guardian Some cases are harrowing, but the film is never grim. The formidable Ngassa shows such resilience, kindness and common sense that the effect is oddly uplifting. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2006 Full Review Peter Keough Boston Phoenix [A] skilled, moving, and funny look at two woman judges pushing a progressive agenda in a Cameroon courthouse. Rated: 3/4 Apr 23, 2009 Full Review Maria Garcia Film Journal International Possesses a disarming veracity which is not easily dismissed. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals The human compassion shown by these judges, advocates and arbitrators, mixed with humor in the face of sin and brutality, is an impressive achievement for an ethnic oligarchy. Rated: 3/5 Jul 15, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is one of those rare documentaries in which the film maker is not evident and the subjects of the film tell their story. It is compelling, touching and powerful. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Un film féministe, mais dans le bon sens du terme : montrer des femmes malheureuses qui se révoltent via la justice. La cinéaste s'inscrit clairement (narrativement et visuellement) du côté des juges femmes qui tournent les hommes en ridicule. Il n'empêche : cela démontre une justice en nette progression dans ces pays qu'on qualifie trop péjorativement du "Tiers-Monde". Plutôt dur par moments, mais terriblement efficace dans l'émotionnel et se concluant par un constat favorable aux femmes. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing documentary. I got so invested in the lives of the women and children these two ladies helped. Gives me hope that individuals who do the right thing can make a positive difference in society. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Koskettava dokkari, joka kertoo afrikkalaisista naisista jotka haluaa taistella kyläläisten oikeuden puolesta. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member reminds me of some of the strong women I knew in Venda Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Powerful, complex, funny, immensely tragic, honest & hopeful all at the same time. Made me cry and I don't cry easily. Just watch it, forget about your expectations or whatever...it's much better than what it sounds like. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following the caseload of a group of feisty female legal professionals tackling cases from marital violence and kidnapping to child abuse and rape. In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in marital abuse cases for nearly two decades. Thanks to the dynamic and tenacious State Prosecutor Vera Ngassa, Court President Beatrice Ntuba and others, things are about to change.
Director
Kim Longinotto, Florence Ayisi
Producer
Kim Longinotto
Screenwriter
Kim Longinotto, Florence Ayisi
Production Co
Film4, Vixen Films (I)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.6K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR