Phantom Parrot (2023)
4.1 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 29min
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- Synopsis:
A human rights activist is prosecuted under terror laws for refusing to hand over the passwords to his electronic devices during a border stop, unveiling unsettling questions about modern espionage and digital privacy. Muhammad Rabbani is the Director of CAGE, a human rights organisation that fights discrimination in the so-called 'War on Terror'. He travels around the world and is trusted with highly sensitive personal information by people in vulnerable situations. On one occasion, while returning to the UK from an overseas trip, he was stopped at the border and threatened with imprisonment if he didn't hand over the passwords to his electronic devices. He refused. 'Phantom Parrot' reveals a covert form of surveillance involving collaboration between the tech industry, police, and security services. With insight provided by people who work with these technologies, this film is a must-see for anyone who cares about civil liberties in the digital age. - Actors:
- Muhammad Rabbani
- Directors:
- Kate Stonehill
- Producers:
- Steven Lake
- Aka:
- \\Phantom_Parrot
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest