What Walaa Wants (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, What Walaa Wants is a documentary film directed by Christy Garland, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in. But her own rebellious behavior and a complicated relationship with her mother are a challenge, as are the circumstances under which she lives. Following Walaa from 15 to 21, this first-ever look inside the Palestinian police academy brings us the story of a young woman navigating formidable obstacles, learning which rules to break and follow, and disproving the negative predictions from her surroundings and the world at large.
Who’s in it. What Walaa Wants stars Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji as Self, Latifa Abu Draa as Self, Mohammad Tanji as Self and Samia Khaled Tanji as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What Walaa Wants has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Walaa Wants page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Walaa Wants (2018)?
- In US, What Walaa Wants is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Walaa Wants worth watching?
- What Walaa Wants holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Walaa Wants?
- What Walaa Wants stars Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji, Latifa Abu Draa, Mohammad Tanji, Samia Khaled Tanji and Noaam Tanji.
- When was What Walaa Wants released?
- What Walaa Wants was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.