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It's a nuanced look at what it means to be young in Palestine, one that reveals how certain truths (namely that of youthful rebellion) are universal. Apr 25, 2019 | Full Review…
It's a nuanced look at what it means to be young in Palestine, one that reveals how certain truths (namely that of youthful rebellion) are universal.
Kathleen Sachs
The film is ultimately a redemptive story, but one that's been finely crafted and plainly told. Feb 28, 2019 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
The film is ultimately a redemptive story, but one that's been finely crafted and plainly told.
Chandler Levack
What Canadian filmmaker Christy Garland does is let this true-life story unfold in a naturalistic way, refusing to take sides in the ongoing and intractable Middle East conflict. May 23, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
What Canadian filmmaker Christy Garland does is let this true-life story unfold in a naturalistic way, refusing to take sides in the ongoing and intractable Middle East conflict.
Bruce DeMara
Walaa's brio, and the sense of intimacy Garland achieves, gives the film an appealing directness ... Mar 16, 2018 | Full Review…
Walaa's brio, and the sense of intimacy Garland achieves, gives the film an appealing directness ...
Jay Weissberg
Christy Garland's film about a woman who wants to join the Palestinian Security Forces is an observant, empathetic documentary. Mar 1, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Christy Garland's film about a woman who wants to join the Palestinian Security Forces is an observant, empathetic documentary.
Norman Wilner
We don't learn a whole lot about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict here, but other docs have covered that in spades. This one chooses a narrow focus, and delivers with crystal clarity. Mar 1, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
We don't learn a whole lot about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict here, but other docs have covered that in spades. This one chooses a narrow focus, and delivers with crystal clarity.
Chris Knight
Canadian filmmaker Christy Garland charts Walaa's growth over six years, capturing domestic spaces and the lives they nourish that is contrasted with the parade ground displays and eventual field training. This is about more than a career choice. Oct 4, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Canadian filmmaker Christy Garland charts Walaa's growth over six years, capturing domestic spaces and the lives they nourish that is contrasted with the parade ground displays and eventual field training. This is about more than a career choice.
Craig Mathieson
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