Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade (2019): Cast
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade is a 2019 documentary directed by Patrick Wells, starring Nawal Al-Maghafi, Sayyid R'ad and Husain Al-Musawi. It runs 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 min
- Director
- Patrick Wells
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade About?
The premise of Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade without spoilers.
This undercover investigation reveals a disturbing secret: sexual exploitation within Iraq. Journalist Nawal al-Maghafi exposes how some Shia clerics are exploiting vulnerable girls and young women through a controversial practice known as ‘pleasure marriage,’ subsequently trafficking them into the sex trade. The documentary sheds light on this hidden world and the individuals involved in this disturbing practice.
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- iraq
- sex trade
- sexual exploitation
- prostitution
- pimps
- muslim cleric
- baghdad iraq
- iraqi woman
- islamic temporary marriage
- reference to the islamic state in iraq and syria
- 2010s
- deception
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- undercover reporting
- shia islam
- sexual exploitation of a minor
- marriage contract
- female virginity
- tricked into sex
- reference to women's rights
- reference to sharia law
- child marriage
- religious law
- patriarchal society
- religious society
- child bride
- underage girls
- married girl
- reference to divorce
- pimping
- child prostitution
- crimes against women
- sexual crime
- karbala iraq
- sex buyer
- exploitation of religion
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade Cast
Nawal Al-Maghafi leads the cast, with Sayyid R'ad and Husain Al-Musawi. Directed by Patrick Wells; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patrick Wells
- Nawal Al-Maghafi as themselves
- Sayyid R'ad as themselves
- Husain Al-Musawi as themselves
- Ghaith Tamimi as themselves
Also Starring in Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade
· 2 more- Fares Al-Masawi Themselves
- Hamad Al-As'ad Themselves
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Iraq's Secret Sex Trade” and “تجارة الجنس السرية في العراق”.
- Also known as
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- Iraq's Secret Sex Trade
- تجارة الجنس السرية في العراق
- El comercio sexual secreto de Irak
- Hellig hallikvirksomhet i Irak
- 暗访教士：伊拉克秘密性交易
- تخفيًا مع رجال الدين: تجارة الجنس السرية في العراق
- Seksikauppaa Irakissa
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Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade?
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade runs 59 minutes.
When was Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade released?
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade was released on December 4, 2019.
Who directed Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade?
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade was directed by Patrick Wells.
More films by Patrick Wells Who is in the cast of Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade?
Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade stars Nawal Al-Maghafi, Sayyid R'ad and Husain Al-Musawi, among 6 credited actors.
Does Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade have a post-credit scene?
No. Undercover with the Clerics: Iraq’s Secret Sex Trade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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