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Chasing Freedom (2004) -- A lawyer reluctantly takes on the pro bono asylum case of a woman who has fled the brutal Taliban regieme in Afghanistan and arrived in the United States seeking freedom.

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   196 votes
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Director:
Don McBrearty
Writer:
Barbara Samuels (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
19 January 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
History Is Written By The Brave.
Plot:
A lawyer reluctantly takes on the pro bono asylum case of a woman who has fled the brutal Taliban regieme in Afghanistan and arrived in the United States seeking freedom. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 8 nominations more
User Comments:
Fair and balanced more

Cast

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Juliette Lewis ... Libby

Layla Alizada ... Meena

Bruce Gray ... Philip Laughton
Michael David Simms ... Judge
Yanna McIntosh ... Ruth

Veena Sood ... Adeena
Brian Markinson ... Eric Hoffman
Ali Jhon ... Amir

Aziza Sindhu ... Deyana
Wajma Soroor ... Nazira
Gail Hanrahan ... Shelley

Daniel Libman ... Kevin
Andrew Misle ... David

Stacey Zurburg ... Penny
Rochelle Maitripala ... Adjufa
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for a scene of violence.
Runtime:
USA:120 min (including commercials)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Australia:M | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Fair and balanced, 19 January 2004
9/10
Author: GoodMoviesAreGreatFun from United States

This topical film portrays a true story based on the life of an Afghanistan immigrant who arrived in the US without the proper papers. As a result, she must withstand the many trials and tribulations in the U.S. court system to win asylum in the United States. With the Taliban in control in her home country, she fears for her life should she be deported. The corporate lawyer assigned to this pro bono case is Juliette Lewis while Layla Alizad plays the young woman seeking asylum. Both actors gave performances with great bravada, each displaying fortitude in the face of adversity. Their work in this Court TV movie should be recognized and I hope that Court TV continues to make original films of such quality. The film is definitely worth a looksee. It's timely and about as well written as just about any other tv movie out there, well directed and well acted.

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