Prisoners of Conscience (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1978, Prisoners of Conscience is a documentary film directed by Anand Patwardhan, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Prisoners of Conscience sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisoners of Conscience page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prisoners of Conscience (1978)?
- In US, Prisoners of Conscience is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prisoners of Conscience worth watching?
- Prisoners of Conscience holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Prisoners of Conscience released?
- Prisoners of Conscience was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.