In the immediate aftermath of Iran’s June 12 presidential elections, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran, the Iranian capital.
Reformist and pro-government supporters demonstrated in dramatic scenes unprecedented since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Over the past few weeks, Al Jazeera has covered the election and its aftermath from all angles.
This film, from French documentary maker Manon Loizeau, gives a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the protests and the Iranian government’s tough response.
This episode of People & Power aired from Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
