The Candidate that Defied All Odds | Abdul Wahab Al-Babtain

During the 2016 Kuwait parliament elections, Abdulwahab Al Babtian stood out as a candidate to watch. What proved to be his strength in the mind of men, was a weakness in the polls when it came to winning over the hearts of female voters.  Kuwaiti women did not believe they had a voice and felt helpless when it came to implementing change. The film was crafted to address key issues that were major triggers for women in a way that told a story of change and inspired action in themselves to inflict change. The strategic film release 3 days before election day not only won him the highest number of female votes within his district but also earned him swing votes.