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Jailed journo’s life on screen, Christian broadcaster beats the slump

Apr 19, 2025
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Peter Greste's Film Experience

  • Peter Greste found watching the film about his imprisonment emotionally intense but eventually saw it as a creative work.
  • The movie highlights the psychological struggle and harassment journalists face in conflict zones.
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Psychological Toll of Imprisonment

  • In prison, Peter Greste grappled with confusion and psychological torment over false charges.
  • The film portrays the haunting nature of his incarceration and how time felt distorted.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah's Crucial Support

  • Peter credits fellow prisoner Alaa Abdel Fattah for giving him psychological tools to endure imprisonment.
  • Letters written under Alaa's guidance helped launch the campaign that eventually secured Peter's release.
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