What Walaa Wants (2018)

  • 14A
  • 01/25/2018 (CA)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 29m

Overview

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.

Christy Garland

Writer, Director

Cast

Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji's headshot

Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji

Self
Latifa Abu Draa's headshot

Latifa Abu Draa

Self
Mohammad Tanji's headshot

Mohammad Tanji

Self
Samia Khaled Tanji's headshot

Samia Khaled Tanji

Self
Noaam Tanji's headshot

Noaam Tanji

Self

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