Prisoners of Conscience
Originally released in 1978. Prisoners of Conscience is a documentary film. directed by Anand Patwardhan. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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 100,00...
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 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Prisoners of Conscience released?
Prisoners of Conscience was released on March 29, 1978 in theaters.