Lea Tsemel defends Palestinians: from feminists to fundamentalists, from non-violent demonstrators to armed militants. As a Jewish-Israeli lawyer who has represented political prisoners for nearly 50 years, Tsemel, in her tireless quest for justice, pushes the praxis of a human rights defender to its limit.

"Expertly directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaïche, "Advocate" examines Tsemel from numerous perspectives, delving into her history, her family and the way she operates day to day." - Kenneth Turan, LA Times

"The filmmakers eschew many of the conventions of biographical documentary to deliver a propulsive, cool-headed courtroom drama." - Paul O'Callaghan, Sight and Sound

Directed by Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche
Israel, 2019
Documentary, Israeli Culture, Human Rights
Hebrew, Arabic (with English subtitles)
108 minutes