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For Neda, HBO Documentary Films ; a film by Antony Thomas ; written, produced & directed by Antony Thomas ; executive producer for Home Box Office, Sheila Nevins ; Mentorn Media in association with Antony Thomas Productions

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For Neda

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HBO Documentary Films ; a film by Antony Thomas ; written, produced & directed by Antony Thomas ; executive producer for Home Box Office, Sheila Nevins ; Mentorn Media in association with Antony Thomas Productions

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The story of Neda Agha Soltan, a young woman who was killed during demonstrations disputing the results of the election held in Iran in 2009. She became a symbol of the protest movements in Iran when a film showing her dying in the street was broadcast worldwide. To get a true picture of Neda, Iranian journalist Saeed Kamali Dehghan secretly interviews her family. They tell of her commitment to women's rights, personal freedom and self-expression. Also included is commentary by Iranian exiles, journalists, academics, computer media specialists, one of Neda's university friends, and a doctor who witnessed Neda's death

Defining image -- Assignment in Tehran -- The value of a woman's life -- Confiscated religion -- Fight to the death -- Leading the protests -- Haystack -- Neda's murder

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