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What Walaa Wants

6.020181h 29mMovieDocumentary

Raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank while her mother was in prison, Walaa dreams of being a policewoman, wearing a uniform, avoiding marriage, and earning a salary. Despite discouragement from her family, Walaa applies - and gets in.…

DirectorChristy Garland

WriterChristy Garland

ProducersAnne Köhncke·Signe Byrge Sørensen

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DocAlliance Films

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Christy Garland

Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji

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Which OTT platform streams What Walaa Wants?

What Walaa Wants is streaming on DocAlliance Films in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is What Walaa Wants on Netflix?

No, What Walaa Wants is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is What Walaa Wants on Amazon Prime Video?

No, What Walaa Wants isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on DocAlliance Films instead.

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What Walaa Wants is available on DocAlliance Films in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.