Jamil Jaffer

Jafar Panahi, an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker known for his courage in creating art under severe censorship, shares insights on his latest film, which reflects Iran's current protests and his personal experiences with imprisonment. He discusses how decades of frustration led to a nationwide uprising, revealing his early passion for cinema despite state censorship. Jamil Jaffer, a press freedom advocate, provides context on the FBI's unsettling raid on a journalist’s home and the broader implications for media integrity in a climate of intimidation and legal challenges.