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Why Stories: The Judge

The Judge

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With unparalleled access, this film follows Kholoud Al-Faqih's journey as the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East's Shari'a (Islamic law) courts.

Kholoud Al-Faqih made history as the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East's Shari'a (Islamic law) courts. With unparalleled access to the courts, this film follows her journey, providing rare insight into both Islamic law and gendered justice.

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