In this episode of the History Slam Sean Graham talks with filmmakers Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe Bellaiche about their new documentary Advocate, which profiles Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel, who has spent her career defending political prisoners, including Palestinians. They talk about Lea Tsemel, her career, and how she is perceived in Israel. They also talk about the challenges of putting together the film, its narrative structure, and why this story is so important to share.

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