Award Winning Doc MOTLEY'S LAW Acquired by Al Jazeera America

By: Nov. 25, 2015
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International Sales Company LevelK today announced that "Motley's Law" will premiere in the United States in February 2016 on Al Jazeera America (AJAM).

"Motley's Law" provides a rare and timely insight into the justice system and human rights situation in post-war Afghanistan. The story follows Kimberley Motley, who works as a defense lawyer in Kabul, leaving her husband and three children at home in America.

Motley is the first and only foreign lawyer licensed to litigate in the Afghan courts. For over seven years now, she has been determined to stay in Kabul and fight against corruption and human rights abuses. "Motley's Law" traces her experiences and what it takes to continue her work amid personal threats and national instability, which make it harder and harder for her to stay in Afghanistan.

"Kimberley Motley's story is unique, there is no one else like her," said Kim Bondy, Senior Vice President of Programs for AJAM. "We're proud to share the story of her hard work and dedication fighting for those who need it, and to share a new perspective of what life is like in post-war Afghanistan."

"Motley's Law" premiered and was well received at this year's Chicago International Film Festival in August. The documentary was also featured at NYC DOC, winning the Grand Jury Prize, and CPH DOX in November. Motley's Law is currently screening at the prestigious International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), where it has been selected for the Panorama section.

Motley's Law was directed by Nicole M. Horanyi and produced by award winning producer Helle Faber from Made in Copenhagen, with support from Danish Film Institute, DR Danish broadcast, MEDIA, YLE, SVT, VPRO, Danish Foreign Ministry, NFTF, and CINEREACH TRIBECA FF.

Al Jazeera America (AJAM) will air "Motley's Law" for the first time in the U.S. in February 2016. The documentary will premiere locally in Danish cinemas on the 28th of January 2016.



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