Words of Witness

Words of Witness
Feature Documentary
US Premiere: October 12, 2012

Every time 22-year-old Heba Afify heads out to cover the historical events shaping her country’s future, her mother is compelled to remind her, “I know you are a journalist, but you’re still a girl!” Defying cultural norms and family expectations, Heba takes to the streets to report on an Egypt in turmoil, using tweets, texts and Facebook posts. Her coming of age, political awakening and the disillusionment that follows, mirrors that of a nation seeking the freedom to shape its own destiny, dignity and democracy.

Role: Music Editor

Composer: Barbara Cohen
Director: Mai Iskander

Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2012

Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2012

Official Selection Los Angeles Film Festival

Official Selection Los Angeles Film Festival

Official Selection Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2012

Official Selection Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2012

Best of Fest Winner One World Film Festival Ottawa 2012

Best of Fest Winner One World Film Festival Ottawa 2012

1st Amendment Award Winner Santa Rosa Int'l Film Festival 2012

1st Amendment Award Winner Santa Rosa Int’l Film Festival 2012

Heroine Award Winner Montana Cine Int'l Film Festival 2012

Heroine Award Winner Montana Cine Int’l Film Festival 2012

Women in Film Award Winner Nashville Film Festival 2012

Women in Film Award Winner Nashville Film Festival 2012

Best of Human Rights Issues Montana Cine Int'l Film Festival 2012

Best of Human Rights Issues Montana Cine Int’l Film Festival 2012

Theatrical Showcase Docuweeks 2012

Theatrical Showcase Docuweeks 2012

Winner Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival 2013

Winner Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival 2013