What Walaa Wants
Description
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.
Stars
Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, Mohammad Tanji, Samia Khaled Tanji, Noaam Tanji
Genres
DocumentaryRuntime
89 minutes
Release Date
February 17, 2018
Rating
6.0/10 (2 votes)