Sisters in Law
Premieres on Knowledge Network Monday, March 17 at 9 pm
Sisters In Law is a totally fascinating, often hilarious look at the work in one small courthouse in Cameroon, where two women are determined to change a village. Tough-minded state prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Court President Beatrice Ntuba are working to help women in their Muslim village find the courage to fight often-difficult cases of abuse, despite pressures from family and their community to remain silent. With fierce compassion, they dispense wisdom, wisecracks and justice in fair measure—handing down stiff sentences to those convicted. Inspiring and uplifting, Sisters In Law presents a strong and positive view of African women—and captures the emerging spirit of courage, hope and the possibility of change.
Winner – 2005 Cannes Film Festival – Prix Art et Essai
Nominee – 2005 British Independent Film Awards – Best British Documentary
Official Selection – 2005 Toronto International Film Festival