Motley's Law
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This captivating documentary follows tough-as-nails lawyer (and former Mrs. Wisconsin) Kimberley Motley, the only American allowed to practice law in Afghanistan. Motley defends US and European citizens caught in the country’s legal and political quagmire, even as she finds herself under threat of assassination. While Motley brazenly chastises Afghani judges on behalf of her clients, she must also balance the needs of her family a world away.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2015-10-15
Runtime: 84 mins
Director: Nicole Nielsen Horanyi
Spoken language: English, پښتو
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Motley's Law
Production Companies: Made in Copenhagen
Production Countries: United States of America, Denmark, Afghanistan
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