The Judge

This documentary spotlights Palestinian judge Kholoud Al-Faqih: the first woman to be appointed to a Shari’a court in the Middle East. It showcases her personal journey as a ground breaking lawyer and her advocacy for women’s legal rights., Emmy award winning director/producer Erika Cohn’s documentary spotlights Palestinian judge Kholoud Al-Faqih: the first woman to be appointed to a Shari’a (Islamic law) court in the Middle East. It showcases her personal journey as a ground breaking lawyer and her courageous advocacy for women’s legal rights in matters of divorce, domestic abuse, and child custody.