Sisters in Law (film)

Sisters in Law is a 2005 Cameroonian documentary film by Florence Ayisi and Kim Longinotto, portraying aspects of women's lives and work within the judicial system in western Cameroon.Following four separate cases, the film focuses on state prosecutor Vera Ngassa and judge Beatrice Ntuba as they attempt to bring justice for victims of gender violence.Complainants include Manka, a six-year-old girl who run aways from her abusive aunt's care; Sonita, a 10-year-old girl who accuses her neighbour of rape; and Amina, a Muslim woman who is trying to divorce her husband due to domestic abuse.Their cases are processed and heard by Vera Ngassa, a state prosecutor, and Beatrice Ntuba, a court judge.The website's critics consensus reads, "Enlightening, uplifting, and compelling, Sisters in Law takes an unflinching -- and often humorous -- look at efforts to effect legal progress for Muslim women in Cameroon.
Lois Vossen and Debra Zimmerman at the 67th Annual Peabody Awards for Independent Lens-Sisters in Law
Florence AyisiKim LonginottoD'GaryWomen Make MoviesCameroonian Pidgin EnglishCameroongender violence.violence against womenCannes Film FestivalToronto International Film FestivalTelluride Film FestivalIndependent LensHawaii International Film FestivalInternational Documentary Film Festival AmsterdamSanta Barbara International Film FestivalRoyal Television SocietyPeabody Award2005 British Independent Film AwardsReview aggregatorRotten Tomatoes