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Time for Ilhan

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Somali-born Ilhan Omar challenges the status quo as she runs for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.

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Kristen Lopez Citizen Dame 03/07/2019
Norah Shapiro captures a slice of life that's as commanding as it is heartening. Time for Ilhan will restore your faith in the political system, small as it may be, and show you the revolution that's being started and continues today! Go to Full Review Malik Adán Shadow and Act 01/28/2019
Despite all these thematic overtures, and a late-act scandal that could've been pulled directly from, well, Scandal, Time for Ilhan is peculiar in that it's underwhelming. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 04/28/2018
The type of feel-good story we desperately need right now. Go to Full Review CJ Sheu Critics at Large 06/30/2020
In revealing an act of distancing, the film gains our trust. Go to Full Review Brad Gullickson Nonfics (Substack) 07/18/2019
Dips into Omar's congressional campaign, bears witness to the passion of the hopeful attached to her cause, and challenges the divide that splinters even the like-minded. Go to Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row 05/18/2019
3/4
A feel-good hagiography to be sure, but it also offers a more personal look at who Omar really is, free of the noise of cable news punditry and partisan fear-mongering. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/30/2019 Great film , not to be missed. Profound and powerful and inspiring. Ilhan is a brilliant force to be reckoned with. She's the kind of American we need building a broad and inclusive coalition for all of us. Forget what you think or have heard about her that doesn't present a fair picture. See more 05/16/2019 Inspiring and important film! See more 05/07/2019 The beauty of this film is that it reminds us that we can be the change we're looking for. And for those who didn't care for the film, good on ya, but no one made you watch it. You have the power to turn it off. See more 05/03/2019 A must see! Director Shapiro does an amazing job bringing this story to life. See more 05/03/2019 An important film for anyone who believes that their voice isn't being heard in our current political system. See more 05/02/2019 Compelling film about a fascinating and impressive woman. See more Read all reviews
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Norah Shapiro

Director

Ilhan Omar

Self

Chris Newberry

Producer

Norah Shapiro

Producer

Jennifer Steinman Sternin

Producer

Chris Newberry

Cinematographer

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Time for Ilhan

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Movie Info

Synopsis Somali-born Ilhan Omar challenges the status quo as she runs for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.
Director
Norah Shapiro
Producer
Chris Newberry, Norah Shapiro, Jennifer Steinman Sternin
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 11, 2019
Runtime
1h 28m
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