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Sisters in Law

  • 20052005
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  • 1h 44m
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7.3/10
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Sisters in Law (2005)
  • Documentary
Set in Kumba in South West Cameroon Sisters in Law follows Adultery, Rape and Abuse cases led by a Female Judge.Set in Kumba in South West Cameroon Sisters in Law follows Adultery, Rape and Abuse cases led by a Female Judge.Set in Kumba in South West Cameroon Sisters in Law follows Adultery, Rape and Abuse cases led by a Female Judge.
IMDb RATING
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410
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  • Directors
    • Florence Ayisi
    • Kim Longinotto
  • Stars
    • Vera Ngassa
    • Beatrice Ntuba
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  • Directors
    • Florence Ayisi
    • Kim Longinotto
  • Stars
    • Vera Ngassa
    • Beatrice Ntuba
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    • 8User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations

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      • Kim Longinotto
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    Sisters are doing it for themselves
    Sisters In Law is made by the same directors of the rather curiously fascinating 'Divorce, Iranian Style' which was as exactly as it stated, as we got a glimpse of Divorce court in Iran. Now they've turned their attention to the court system in Cameroon, Africa. What's great about this court is that 2 of the magistrates are Women, which is unusual for such a country like this. Anyways, they deal with plenty of men used to getting their way around the women, but this film is remarkable in the fact that it appears that women has made great strides in society, with divorce legal and women's rights being recognized. So the judges often chastise the men for behaving in a primitive way in these times. Not to say that the women who appear at the court get the softer treatment. One of the prime focuses of the film is a case of child abuse done by an Aunt. The judges waste no time in lashing out at the woman with fury. And who said that justice isn't served anymore? With these 2 behind the bench. They often carry out maximum penalties! Ya! You go girl!
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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2006 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Cameroon
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Ad Vitam (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сестры в законе
    • Filming locations
      • Kumba, Cameroon
    • Production companies
      • Vixen Films (I)
      • Film Four
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,312
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,895
      • Apr 16, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,740
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      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR

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