Big Noise Films - Iran: Elections Under Threat

Iran: Elections Under Threat

"Elections Under Threat" is a video documentary about the recent parliamentary elections in Iran. Produced for Aljazeera English, the documentary shows a side of Iranian politics rarely seen in the Western media. "Elections Under Threat" portrays the everyday people of Iran as well as the candidates running for Parliament as they debate and discuss the relevance of these elections, their economic conditions and the international pressures on their nation. The documentary offers a unique glimpse into the political dynamics of the struggles for participation and democracy in a nation facing increasing economic and military threats from the United States.

(22min.) Originally aired on Al Jazeera English.
Available on Dispatches Vol 3.

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