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For Sama is a powerful and intimate documentary that follows the life of Waad al-Kateab, a young Syrian woman, over five years during the uprising in Aleppo. The film chronicles her personal journey as she falls in love, gets married, and gives birth to her daughter Sama, all while the conflict around her intensifies. Through her camera lens, we witness the devastating effects of war on civilians and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. Waad's husband Hamza works tirelessly as a doctor in an improvised hospital, saving countless lives while Waad captures it all on film. As the violence escalates and their daughter grows up amidst the chaos, they face an impossible decision: to flee for their daughter's safety or stay behind to continue fighting for freedom.

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For Sama was released in theaters on July 26, 2019.