Sky Arte to Air Documentary on Nadia Murad's Activism
The documentary 'On Her Shoulders', directed by Alexandria Bombach, will air on Sky Arte on Wednesday, January 30. It follows Nadia Murad, a Yazidi activist who survived the 2014 genocide in northern Iraq and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 2018. After her family was killed and she escaped captivity by ISIS, Murad testified before the UN Security Council at age 23, becoming a global voice against genocide. The film captures her campaign for justice, highlighting her determination and the challenges of navigating bureaucracy, politics, and fame. Sky Arte's content is powered by Artribune, which manages its digital interface and programming.
Key facts
- Documentary 'On Her Shoulders' directed by Alexandria Bombach
- Airs on Sky Arte on Wednesday, January 30
- Nadia Murad awarded Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 2018
- Survived Yazidi genocide in northern Iraq in 2014
- Her family was killed during the genocide
- Escaped captivity by ISIS
- Testified before the UN Security Council at age 23
- Film follows her campaign for justice and truth
Entities
Artists
- Nadia Murad
- Alexandria Bombach
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
- United Nations Security Council
- Nobel Peace Prize
Locations
- Iraq
- northern Iraq