One woman adjudicates cases in a Shari'a court in Palestine, challenging the male-dominated legal system and redefining women's roles in the judiciary.
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One woman adjudicates cases in a Shari'a court in Palestine, challenging the male-dominated legal system and redefining women's roles in the judiciary.
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Synopsis
Kholoud Al-Faqih works in a Shari'a court in Palestine. She is the first woman to hold this position in the Middle East. Al-Faqih faces challenges in a legal system dominated by men. The film follows her as she adjudicates cases and navigates Islamic law. It reveals her efforts to change the role of women in the judiciary. Directed by Amber Fares, "The Judge" runs for 79 minutes and includes insights into contemporary Shari'a law.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kholoud Al-Faqih, a pioneering female judge in Palestine.
- See the impact of Shari'a law on women's roles in the judiciary.
- Find out how gender intersects with justice in a legal system.
Did You Know
- Kholoud Al-Faqih is the first female Shari'a court judge in the Middle East.
- The film was directed by Amber Fares and released in 2017.
- The documentary has a runtime of 79 minutes.
- It is produced in the US and features both English and Arabic languages.
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Who is Kholoud Al-Faqih?
Kholoud Al-Faqih is the first woman appointed to a Shari'a court in the Middle East.
What year was 'The Judge' released?
The Judge was released in 2017.
What is the duration of the documentary 'The Judge'?
The duration of 'The Judge' is 79 minutes.
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