A 13-year-old boy is convicted of attempted murder despite no evidence linking him to the stabbing of an Israeli teenager in a case defended by Lea Tsemel.
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A 13-year-old boy is convicted of attempted murder despite no evidence linking him to the stabbing of an Israeli teenager in a case defended by Lea Tsemel.
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Lea Tsemel stands in a courtroom, representing Palestinians accused of terrorism. The film follows her work over five decades as a human-rights lawyer in Israel. It features archival footage and interviews with Tsemel, her family, and colleagues. Two cases are central: 13-year-old Ahmad, convicted of attempted murder despite a lack of evidence, and Israa Jaabis, charged after a car fire that was interpreted as a failed bombing. Tsemel argues for the rights of her clients, stating that Israelis cannot dictate how Palestinians resist.
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Why Watch
- Meet Lea Tsemel, a controversial human-rights lawyer.
- Follow the case of 13-year-old Ahmad and his conviction.
- See the complexities of the Israeli judicial system.
Did You Know
- Advocate won the Emmy for Best Documentary at the 42nd News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
- The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Festival.
- Lea Tsemel has been a human-rights lawyer for over 50 years.
- The film follows two specific cases involving a 13-year-old and a woman charged with attempted murder.
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Who directed the documentary Advocate?
Advocate was directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaïche.
What awards did Advocate win?
Advocate won top prizes at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Kraków Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, and Docaviv Festival, and it also won the Emmy for Best Documentary in the 42nd News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
What are the names of the two contemporary cases followed in Advocate?
The two contemporary cases followed in Advocate are those of 13-year-old Ahmad and Israa Jaabis.
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