In the Name of the Family
Documentary - A hard-hitting look at the rise of "honor killings" among immigrant families in North America, this unsettling documentary profiles the senseless deaths of several teenage girls, who tragically perished at the hands of their own family members. With a passion for exploring human rights issues, filmmaker Shelley Saywell showcases powerful interviews with relatives, friends and other young women facing similar fears in their homes. - Patricia Owens, Amina Said, Sarah Said
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In the Name of the Family
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2010
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
In the Name of the Family
Director
Shelley Saywell
Description
Documentary - A hard-hitting look at the rise of "honor killings" among immigrant families in North America, this unsettling documentary profiles the senseless deaths of several teenage girls, who tragically perished at the hands of their own family members. With a passion for exploring human rights issues, filmmaker Shelley Saywell showcases powerful interviews with relatives, friends and other young women facing similar fears in their homes. - Patricia Owens, Amina Said, Sarah Said
