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The Judge

Documentary1h 19m

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Tomatometer

6.2

TMDB

Storyline

A verité legal drama about Judge Kholoud Al-Faqih, the first woman appointed to a Shari'a court in the Middle East, whose career provides rare insights into both Islamic law and gendered justice.

Details

DirectorErika Cohn

ReleasedSep 10, 2017

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

Idlewild Films

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Within the immediately accessible framework of its subject's extraordinary story, The Judge offers an enlightening look at issues as timely as they are universally resonant.”

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Peter Bradshaw

RTGuardianNov 22, 2018

The Judge is a thoughtful, sympathetic study.

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Lorraine Ali

RTLos Angeles TimesNov 19, 2018

It's an exceptional, multi-dimensional look at the culture from the inside.

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Adam Graham

RTDetroit NewsMay 18, 2018

Al-Faqih is a role model, and Cohn makes a strong case for her.

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Ellie Lucas

RTFrom the Front RowJun 3, 2019

A bracing study of a fearless pioneer whose quest for justice reverberates far beyond Palestine.

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Information

Title

The Judge

Released

Sep 10, 2017

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 19m

Status

Released

Studio

Idlewild Films

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