On Her Shoulders is a documentary film that follows Nadia Murad's journey as a human rights activist and advocate for the Yazidi community. The film documents her appearances at international forums and meetings with world leaders as she campaigns for justice and support for the Yazidi people.
The film also delves into Nadia's personal life and the challenges she faces as a survivor of brutal violence and sexual slavery. She struggles with PTSD and the weight of being a public figure, as she tries to balance her advocacy work with her own healing.
The documentary highlights the courage and resilience of Nadia and the Yazidi community in the face of unimaginable atrocities. Throughout the film, Nadia's message is clear: to raise awareness and support for the survivors of genocide and to call for accountability for the crimes committed against her people by ISIS.
On Her Shoulders received critical acclaim and won the U.S. Documentary Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. The film is a poignant and powerful portrayal of one woman's fight for justice and the strength of a community that refuses to be silenced.