South Asian Heritage Month: After Eight: The Story of Satpal Ram by Mos Hannan and Usayd Younis

120m · Film

After Eight tells the story of Satpal Ram, uncovering a landmark British miscarriage of justice and the global campaign that secured his release. In 1986 Satpal Ram was assaulted in a racially motivated attack at an Indian restaurant. Stabbed in the face with a glass bottle, he defended himself, sparking a chain of events that would shape his life. After Eight delves into the injustices of his trial, exposing biases and systemic shortcomings that led to a murder conviction despite clear evidence of self-defence. The documentary chronicles a decades-long global campaign for Satpal Ram’s freedom.

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