On Her Shoulders

POV Season 32
  • Feature Film
  • 2019
  • 90 Mins

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she must navigate bureaucracy, fame and people's good intentions. Official Selection, 2018 Sundance Film Festival, 2018 SXSW Film Festival. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature for the 91st Academy Awards.

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Official Trailer | On Her Shoulders

  • Feature Film
  • 2019

Trailer

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she ...

Behind The Lens | On Her Shoulders

  • Feature Film
  • 2019

Interview

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she ...

Lesson Plan Clip 1 | On Her Shoulders | POV | PBS

  • Feature Film
  • 2019

Clip

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she ...

Lesson Plan Clip 2 | On Her Shoulders | POV | PBS

  • Feature Film
  • 2019

Clip

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she ...

Lesson Plan Clip 3 | On Her Shoulders | POV | PBS

  • Feature Film
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Clip

Nadia Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi, survived genocide and sexual slavery committed by ISIS. Repeating her story to the world, this ordinary girl finds herself thrust onto the international stage as the voice of her people. Away from the podium, she ...

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Lesson Plan

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Nadia Murad in the Public Eye: Analyzing the Moral Responsibility of the Media

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