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With a trove of gripping footage filmed by protesters, this documentary goes inside the uprising that rocked Iran after the death of a young woman in police custody — and sheds new light on a regime under unprecedented pressure.

This documentary premiered online on June 29, 2023, and had its broadcast premiere on Aug. 8, 2023.

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