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The Judge (2017)

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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.

Release Date
September 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 19m
Rating
6.1/10 (9 votes)

Director: Erika Cohn

Production: Idlewild Films
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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.

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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/10/2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Judge about?

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.

How long is The Judge?

1h 19m

When was The Judge released?

September 10, 2017

Who directed The Judge?

Erika Cohn

What genre is The Judge?

Documentary