Words Of Witness

Overview

Every time 22-year-old Heba Afify heads out to cover the historical events shaping her country's future, her mother is compelled to remind her, 'I know you are a journalist, but you're still a girl!' Defying cultural norms and family expectations, Heba takes to the streets to report on an Egypt in turmoil, using tweets, texts and posts. Her coming of age, political awakening and the disillusionment that follows, mirrors that of a nation seeking the freedom to shape its own destiny and democracy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 12, 2012

Original language

English

Director

Mai Iskander

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2215777