In the Name of the Family

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2010

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Director

Shelley Saywell

Producer

Deborah Parks

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1869488