I Was a Yazidi Slave
Originally released in 2018. I Was a Yazidi Slave is a documentary film. directed by David Evans. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In August 2014 an Islamic State massacre of unimaginable proportions took place during the rapid invasion of the Yazidi people in Sinjar, northern Iraq. Young Yazidi women were separated from the old and taken to the Galaxy Cinema in Mosul. There they were paraded, selected, enslaved, tortured and systematically raped. Some were only 11 years old. Young Yazidi women were separated from the old and taken to the Galaxy Cinema in Mosul. There they were paraded, selected, enslaved, tortured and systematically raped. Some were only 11 years old. Yazidis, including the female victims, believe that sexual contact with a non-Yazidi, even through rape, results in a loss of Yazidi identity. The film asks what it means to be a survivor of genocidal violence and slavery in 2016. How does one restore the girls’ dignity and help them heal? How do the women get justice for these heinous crimes? The film delves into the lives of the young Yazidi women. This is their story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Was a Yazidi Slave about?
In August 2014 an Islamic State massacre of unimaginable proportions took place during the rapid invasion of the Yazidi people in Sinjar, northern Iraq. Young Yazidi women were separated from the o...
Who directed I Was a Yazidi Slave?
I Was a Yazidi Slave was directed by David Evans.
How long is I Was a Yazidi Slave?
I Was a Yazidi Slave has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was I Was a Yazidi Slave released?
I Was a Yazidi Slave was released on November 21, 2018 in theaters.