Advocate
Originally released in 2019. Advocate is a documentary film. directed by Rachel Leah Jones.
Starring Lea Tsemel
Synopsis
Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli lawyer, defends Palestinians: from feminists to fundamentalists, from nonviolent demonstrators to armed militants. As far as most Israelis are concerned, she defends the indefensible. As far as Palestinians are concerned, she’s more than an attorney, she’s an ally. «Advocate» follows Tsemel in real time, including the trial of a 13-year-old boy — her youngest client to date.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 2019
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Canada
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Filmoption International
- Close Up Films
- Home Made Docs
- The Bertha Foundation
- RTS
- SWR
- SVT
- BBC Storyville
- Cinephil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advocate about?
Lea Tsemel, a Jewish-Israeli lawyer, defends Palestinians: from feminists to fundamentalists, from nonviolent demonstrators to armed militants. As far as most Israelis are concerned, she defends th...
Who directed Advocate?
Advocate was directed by Rachel Leah Jones.
How long is Advocate?
Advocate has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Advocate released?
Advocate was released on January 27, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Advocate?
The main cast of Advocate includes Lea Tsemel.