Justice for Sale (2011)
Justice for Sale follows the young, courageous Congolese human rights lawyer Claudine who refuses to accept that justice is indeed 'For Sale' in her country. When Claudine investigates the case of a soldier convicted of rape, she discovers that his trial was unfair and that he was convicted on the basis of little evidence. In her journey to obtain justice, she uncovers a system where the basic principles of law are ignored. And when the system fails, everyone becomes a victim. The documentary not only provides a glimpse into the failings of the Congolese judicial system but also raises questions about the role of the international community and non-governmental organizations in reforming it.
Director: Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Justice for Sale about?
- Justice for Sale follows the young, courageous Congolese human rights lawyer Claudine who refuses to accept that justice is indeed 'For Sale' in her country. When Claudine investigates the case of a soldier convicted of rape, she discovers that his trial was unfair and that he was convicted on the basis of little evidence. In her journey to obtain justice, she uncovers a system where the basic principles of law are ignored. And when the system fails, everyone becomes a victim. The documentary not only provides a glimpse into the failings of the Congolese judicial system but also raises questions about the role of the international community and non-governmental organizations in reforming it.
- Who directed Justice for Sale?
- Justice for Sale was directed by Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen.
- How long is Justice for Sale?
- Justice for Sale has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Justice for Sale?
- Justice for Sale is a Documentary film.