What Walaa Wants
6.0
2018
1h 29m
Documentary
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.
Key Crew
Director
Christy Garland
Producers
Anne Köhncke
Matt Code
Christy Garland
Writers
Christy Garland
Cinematography
Hanna Abu Saada
Music
Tom Third
Cast (5)
Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji
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