Followed by a discussion hosted by the Mid Glos group of Amnesty

Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the bestselling memoir “Guantánamo Diary” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, this is the story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government. Alone and afraid, Slahi (Tahar Rahim) finds allies in defence attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley) who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), reveals shocking truths and ultimately proves that the human spirit cannot be suppressed.

Amnesty International’s most recent report (2021) on Guantanamo Bay indicated that sleep deprivation, water boarding and other inhumane techniques have all been used there. 780 detainees have been held at Guantanamo since it opened in 2002. 30 remained as of June 2023 and nine died there whilst in custody.

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Director
Kevin Macdonald

Date of release
2021

Running time
129 min

Rating
15

Country of origin
United Kingdom, United States

Language
English