What Walaa Wants
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Walaa, a girl from a West Bank refugee camp, defies societal norms to pursue her dream of becoming a policewoman in the Palestinian Security Forces.
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Walaa, a young girl raised in a West Bank refugee camp, aspires to join the Palestinian Security Forces despite the challenges she faces. With her mother imprisoned and societal expectations weighing heavily on her, Walaa's determination to break free from traditional gender roles drives her ambition. The film chronicles her struggles and resilience as she navigates a path toward her dream, highlighting the complexities of life in a conflict zone and the pursuit of personal agency. Directed by Christy Garland, this 90-minute documentary offers an intimate portrait of a girl defying the odds.
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Why Watch
- Meet Walaa, a trailblazer in Palestinian security forces.
- See the challenges faced by women in law enforcement.
- Follow Walaa's pursuit of her dream career.
Did You Know
- The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
- Christy Garland was nominated for the Crystal Bear at the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival.
- What Walaa Wants was included in Canada's Top Ten list in December 2018.
- The film received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary in 2019.
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Who directed the documentary What Walaa Wants?
Christy Garland directed the documentary What Walaa Wants.
What awards did What Walaa Wants win?
What Walaa Wants won the Special Jury Prize in the Canadian Feature Documentary category at the Toronto International Film Festival.
What is the runtime of What Walaa Wants?
What Walaa Wants has a runtime of 89 minutes.
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