What Walaa Wants(2018)
What Walaa Wants Synopsis
Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.
What Walaa Wants (2018) is a documentary film directed by Christy Garland, released on February 17, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, Mohammad Tanji and Samia Khaled Tanji. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Christy Garland
- Writers:
- Christy Garland
- Producers:
- Anne Köhncke, Matt Code, Christy Garland
- Cinematographer:
- Hanna Abu Saada
- Composer:
- Tom Third
- Production:
- Wildling Pictures, ONF | NFB, Final Cut for Real
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Christy Garland, written by Christy Garland, produced by Anne Köhncke, Matt Code and Christy Garland.
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What Walaa Wants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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What Walaa Wants – Frequently Asked Questions
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What Walaa Wants (2018) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What Walaa Wants?
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The main cast of What Walaa Wants (2018) includes Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, Mohammad Tanji, Samia Khaled Tanji and Noaam Tanji. The film was directed by Christy Garland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What Walaa Wants released?
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What Walaa Wants was released on February 17, 2018 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is What Walaa Wants worth watching?
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What Walaa Wants (2018) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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