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201260 minPG-13documentary

Silenced Voices

201260 minPG-13documentary

Exiled Sri Lankan journalists recount their near-fatal experiences after exposing war crimes and corruption in their home country.

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Exiled Sri Lankan journalists recount their near-fatal experiences after exposing war crimes and corruption in their home country.

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Beate Arnestaddirector

Beate Arnestadwriter

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Exiled journalists from Sri Lanka recount their experiences after fleeing violence in their home country. They faced persecution for reporting on war crimes, corruption, and civilian massacres. Many narrowly escaped death. The film presents their stories of survival and the dangers of speaking out against a repressive regime. It covers events leading to their exile and the ongoing threats they face. "Silenced Voices" runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2012.

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