August 23, 2012

Have you seen “Words of Witness”? This moving documentary chronicles the events on the ground that led to the historic Egyptian revolution.

Making its big-screen debut in New York last week, the moving film is now playing in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Noho 7 until Aug. 30.

The movie follows 22-year-old Heba Afify, a young Egyptian journalist who wants to cover the protests in Tahrir Square. Her mother reminds her, "I know you are a journalist, but you're still a girl!"

Defying cultural norms and family expectations, Heba takes to the streets to report on an Egypt in turmoil, using tweets, texts and Facebook posts. Her coming of age, political awakening and the disillusionment that follows, mirrors that of a nation seeking the freedom to shape its own destiny, dignity and democracy.

The Huffington Post described the movie as a “beautiful, inspiring story,” and The Wall Street Journal called it “raw and fascinating.”

Watch the "Words of Witness" Trailer