A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 19, 2004
Original Title:
Chasing Freedom
Genres:
Drama | TV Movie
Production Companies:
Alberta Filmworks
Blueprint Entertainment
Court TV
Production Countries:
Canada | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 120
New York attorney Libby (Juliette Lewis) is a go-getter who won't let anyone stand in the way of her success. But when she accepts a pro bono case involving young Afghan dissident Meena (Layla Alizada), Libby finds her corporate dreams replaced by a growing sense of idealism. Seeking asylum in the United States after years of oppression under the Taliban, Meena desperately wants freedom, and Libby is her only hope. But can Libby deliver?
Casting:
Susan Forrest
Sharon Forrest
Candice Elzinga
Molly Lopata
Rhonda Fisekci
Costume Design:
Christine Thomson
Director:
Don McBrearty
Director of Photography:
Rhett Morita
Editor:
Jeff Warren
Music:
Jonathan Goldsmith
Producer:
Jordy Randall
Paul Ackerley
Production Design:
Louise Middleton
Special Effects Coordinator:
Maurice Routly
Stunt Coordinator:
Tom Eirikson
Stunt Double:
Sally Bishop
Writer:
Barbara Samuels
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