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Advocate

Advocate

Jan 27, 2019 · 1h 48m

Rated 5.6 out of 10

Director

Rachel Leah Jones, Philippe Bellaiche

Overview

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.

About Advocate

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 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…

When was Advocate released?

Advocate was released on January 27, 2019.

Where can I watch Advocate?

Advocate is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.

How long is Advocate?

Advocate runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who directed Advocate?

Advocate was directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche.

Who is in the cast of Advocate?

The cast of Advocate includes Lea Tsemel (Subject), Hanan Ashrawi, Michel Warschawski, Avigdor Feldman and Tareq Barghout.

Is Advocate on Netflix?

No, Advocate is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel instead.

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