Saint Judy

Based on true events, this drama follows immigration attorney Judy Wood in her efforts to secure safety for female refugees in the United States. The story focuses on Wood representing Asefa, an Afghan teacher fleeing persecution from the Taliban after establishing a school for girls. This legal battle leads Wood to challenge existing asylum laws in the American court system to protect women facing similar dangers.

The film was directed by Sean Hanish, marking his third directorial effort following Return to Zero and Sister Cities, and preceding Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers. The screenplay was written by Dmitry Portnoy, and the movie was produced by Cannonball Productions. The cast features Michelle Monaghan in the lead role, alongside Leem Lubany, Common, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, and Mykelti Williamson.

Released in 2018 with a runtime of 106 minutes, the production received generally positive reception from viewers. It holds a 6.6 rating on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a 6.9 rating on TMDB from 79 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.3 based on 30 reviews, indicating a more favorable reception from professional reviewers than from the general audience.