The Accused: Damned or Devoted? (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, The Accused: Damned or Devoted? is a documentary film directed by Mohammed Naqvi, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Against the backdrop of Pakistan's elections, this film follows the rise of powerful cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, on a mission to preserve the country's blasphemy laws, which prescribe a mandatory death sentence for disrespecting The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and life imprisonment for desecrating the Holy Quran. With millions sympathetic to his goal, Rizvi silences anyone attempting to change the law by condemning them to death. As he pushes for more power, Rizvi decides to run for office in the upcoming general elections, and those accused of blasphemy or those who oppose the blasphemy laws- whether targeted minorities, liberals, and opposing Muslim voices - become the pawns of his ambition.
Who’s in it. The Accused: Damned or Devoted? stars Khadim Hussain Rizvi as Chief Cleric TLP, Asia Bibi as Accused of Blasphemy, Imran Khan Niazi as Prime Minister of Pakistan and Gulalai Ismail as Human Rights Activist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Accused: Damned or Devoted? sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accused: Damned or Devoted? page.
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- Where can I watch The Accused: Damned or Devoted? (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accused: Damned or Devoted? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accused: Damned or Devoted? worth watching?
- The Accused: Damned or Devoted? holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Accused: Damned or Devoted??
- The Accused: Damned or Devoted? stars Khadim Hussain Rizvi, Asia Bibi, Imran Khan Niazi, Gulalai Ismail and Imran Khan.
- When was The Accused: Damned or Devoted? released?
- The Accused: Damned or Devoted? was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.