Saint Judy brings to light many issues that many continue to fight for today regarding immigration and women's rights, both in the US and internationally. The film tells the story of one of Judith Wood's first cases as an immigration attorney, though little did she know it would become a landmark case not only for her career but in regards to how immigration cases are handled from then on. Her case fought for a woman named Asefa from Afghanistan, who came to America in order to escape persecution from the Taliban after she started a school for girls. The film not only reminds us of how lucky we are in our country, but it gives the sadder, more real side of the immigration laws that prevent many immigrants from staying in the United States all due to lack of finance, preparation, or simple ability to gain a visa, when they come seeking refuge for just being themselves in a country they don't feel welcome in. I sympathize with Asefa and her story and applaud both Asefa and Judith for continuing to fight for what they believe was right. The cast provides incredible performances that made me fall in love with the characters and story and really brought this underdog story to life.
Review of Saint Judy
