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The Accused: Damned or Devoted?
8.0 / 10• 2020• 1h 14m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Khadim Hussain Rizvi
Chief Cleric TLP
Lead
Asia Bibi
Accused of Blasphemy
Gulalai Ismail
Human Rights Activist
Imran Khan Niazi
Prime Minister of Pakistan
MK
Mashal Khan
Accused of Blasphemy
PM
Patras Masih
Accused of Blasphemy
AM
Annequa Maria
Human Rights Lawyer
PA
Pir Afzar Qadri
Spokesman TLP
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mohammed Naqvi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Accused: Damned or Devoted? is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
