Four law schools from Uganda, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya compete in the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition held in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Four law schools from Uganda, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya compete in the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition held in Gaborone, Botswana.
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Synopsis
In Gaborone, Botswana, aspiring lawyers from Makerere University, the American University in Cairo, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Nairobi gather for the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Over one week, they debate pressing human rights issues, including the rights of migrants and LGBTQ individuals. Under the guidance of practicing lawyers, these students develop arguments for fictional court cases. Directed by Shameela Seedat, the documentary captures their passion and commitment to advancing human rights across the continent.
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Why Watch
- Meet passionate law students from four African nations
- See debates on human rights at the African Court
- Find out about the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition
Did You Know
- African Moot was ranked among the top ten African films of 2022.
- The film won Best African Documentary at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival.
- Shameela Seedat directed her second documentary with African Moot after Whispering Truth to Power in 2018.
- The film was screened at over six international film festivals in 2022.
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Who directed the documentary African Moot?
African Moot was directed by Shameela Seedat.
What award did African Moot win at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival?
African Moot won the Best African Documentary award at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival.
Which countries were represented by law students in African Moot?
Law students from Uganda, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya were represented in African Moot.
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