In the Name of the Family

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In the Name of the Family (2010)

Directed by Shelley Saywell

Documentary · 1h 30m

A hard-hitting look at the rise of "honor killings" among immigrant families in North America, this unsettling documentary profiles the senseless deaths of several teenage girls, who tragically perished at the hands of their own family members. With a passion for exploring human rights issues, filmmaker Shelley Saywell showcases powerful interviews with relatives, friends and other young women facing similar fears in their homes.

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Crew

Director
Shelley Saywell
Producer
Deborah Parks

Details

Release date
2010-01-01
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
Canada