Advocate

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Rachel Leah Jones

Director

Philippe Bellaiche

Director

Lea Tsemel

Herself

Rachel Leah Jones

Director

Philippe Bellaiche

Director

Lea Tsemel

Herself

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