Movie·2017·0h 20m
Watched
An intimate and moving exploration of the experience of coming of age - under the gaze of state surveillance.
Directed By
Katie Mitchell
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Cinematography
Nadia Hallgren
Editor
Hannah Buck
Themes
Audience Score
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Crew
Katie Mitchell
Director
Hannah Buck
Editor
Ben Gold
Editor
Nadia Hallgren
Director of Photography
Sam Shmith
Director of Photography
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