Sabaya

Sweden | 2021 | Hogir Hirori

A group of volunteers risk their lives to free Yazidi women and girls being held by ISIS as sex slaves (sabaya) in a dangerous Syrian refugee camp in this riveting new documentary. Armed only with cell phones and pistols, these fearless infiltrators make their raids mostly at night, often accompanied by burka-clad women. Has a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes (as of 7/27). “Gripping, harrowing, superb.” –Variety. Cleveland premiere. 90 min.

Sabaya, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 8/6 thru at least 10/28 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12 and you have 72 hours to watch it.

https://watch.eventive.org/sabaya/play/61043b70c6694400c4bd35cf