The Tunisian Revolution sparked the Arab Spring. But revolution was the easy part—as two women learned on the journey from protest to functioning government. Emna Ben Jemaa and Jawhara Ettis represent opposite sides of their country’s politics: One is a well-known journalist in the city, fighting for free speech. The other is a strict Islamist from a rural town, elected to help draft the new constitution. Despite their differences, both face the threat of extremists hijacking their fragile political process, and both Emna and Jawhara have to make difficult choices to balance their public political roles with their domestic environment.
"This in-depth exploration of Tunisian politics... serves as a crucial antidote to an increasingly hostile and monolithic world view of Islam." Savage On-Line, UK
"Director Jessie Dieter presents a fascinating and multifaceted view of the ruptures, transitions, and victories following a revolution. She pays special attention to the complex ambiguities encountered by women navigating the personal and the political. An extraordinary and timely film." Al Jadid
"...the film celebrates the energy and excitement that suffuses the country as civil society blossoms and Tunisians embarks on their first experiment with democracy." Josh Eisen, Nonfics.com
