On Her Shoulders(2018)
On Her Shoulders Synopsis
Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to politicians and media, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the world stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions.
On Her Shoulders (2018) is a documentary film directed by Alexandria Bombach, released on December 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Nadia Murad, Murad Ismael, Amal Clooney and Ban Ki-moon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexandria Bombach
- Producers:
- Hayley Pappas, Brock Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Alexandria Bombach
- Production:
- RYOT Films, Oscilloscope, Red Reel
- Status:
- Released
On Her Shoulders (2018) Trailer
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On Her Shoulders Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for On Her Shoulders.
On Her Shoulders - Official Trailer - Oscilloscope Laboratories HD
Trailer
On Her Shoulders (Sundance Teaser)
Teaser
On Her Shoulders Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nadia Murad
Nadia Murad
as Self
- Murad Ismael
Murad Ismael
as Self
Amal Clooney
as Self
Ban Ki-moon
as Self
Barack Obama
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alexandria Bombach, produced by Hayley Pappas and Brock Williams.
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On Her Shoulders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 14 ratings.
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On Her Shoulders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On Her Shoulders online?
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On Her Shoulders (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in On Her Shoulders?
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The main cast of On Her Shoulders (2018) includes Nadia Murad, Murad Ismael, Amal Clooney, Ban Ki-moon and Barack Obama. The film was directed by Alexandria Bombach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On Her Shoulders released?
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On Her Shoulders was released on December 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is On Her Shoulders worth watching?
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On Her Shoulders (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for On Her Shoulders?
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