Prisoners of Conscience (1978)
An early Patwardhan documentary completed in 1978, Prisoners of Conscience focuses on the state of emergency imposed by Indira Ghandi from June 1975 through March 1977. During this time over 100,000 people were arrested without charge and imprisoned without trial. They were released only by the government that replaced Ghandi's. The film also shows that political prisoners existed in India before the state of emergency and continued after the new government was elected.
Director: Anand Patwardhan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: March 29, 1978
Country: India
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
Keywords
prison, courtroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prisoners of Conscience about?
- An early Patwardhan documentary completed in 1978, Prisoners of Conscience focuses on the state of emergency imposed by Indira Ghandi from June 1975 through March 1977. During this time over 100,000 people were arrested without charge and imprisoned without trial. They were released only by the government that replaced Ghandi's. The film also shows that political prisoners existed in India before the state of emergency and continued after the new government was elected.
- Who directed Prisoners of Conscience?
- Prisoners of Conscience was directed by Anand Patwardhan.
- How long is Prisoners of Conscience?
- Prisoners of Conscience has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Prisoners of Conscience?
- Prisoners of Conscience is a Documentary film.
- Where was Prisoners of Conscience produced?
- Prisoners of Conscience was produced in India.