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An Iranian 'Martyr'

On June 20th, a young Iranian woman was shot in the street in Tehran. The video of her death, filmed on a mobile phone, was seen by millions around the world. This World tells the story of Neda Agha Soltan, with exclusive accounts from those who really knew her. Many young Iranians have claimed her as a 'martyr' for Iran's protest movement; but the Iranian regime has tried to blame the West.

English
  • Originally Aired November 24, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created December 13, 2011 by
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Name Type Role
Monica Garnsey Director