The read
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Tom ThirdOriginal Music Composer
- Christy GarlandWriter
- Christy GarlandDirector