Watched (2017)

An intimate and moving exploration of the experience of coming of age - under the gaze of state surveillance.

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This short 19-minute documentary is an intimate and moving exploration of the profound and far-reaching impact of surveillance on Muslim American individuals and communities. Premiering at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, WATCHED is told through the personal experience of two women, both coming of age in New York. The film charts the devastating toll of surveillance and reveals the scars it leaves behind.

Director: Katie Mitchell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Nadia Hallgren, Sam Shmith
Editing: Hannah Buck, Ben Gold
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

muslim, police state, islam, surveillance, nypd, islamophobia, racial profiling

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What is Watched about?
This short 19-minute documentary is an intimate and moving exploration of the profound and far-reaching impact of surveillance on Muslim American individuals and communities. Premiering at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, WATCHED is told through the personal experience of two women, both coming of age in New York. The film charts the devastating toll of surveillance and reveals the scars it leaves behind.
Who directed Watched?
Watched was directed by Katie Mitchell.
How long is Watched?
Watched has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Watched?
Watched is a Documentary film.