Into the Current tells the story of Burma's unsung heroes -its prisoners of conscience -and the price they pay for speaking truth to power in a military dictatorship.

Into the Current tells the story of Burma's unsung heroes -its prisoners of conscience -and the price they pay for speaking truth to power in a military dictatorship. Using footage secretly shot in Burma, the film uncovers the stories and sacrifices of 'ordinary' people of exceptional courage, and the leaders who inspire them. Former prisoner Bo Kyi and his underground team in exile and inside Burma, work tirelessly and at great risk on behalf of their 2,100 jailed colleagues. While they and countless others fight on, the dream of a free Burma remains alive.—Anonymous

Into the Current: Burma's Political Prisoners honors the courageous leaders of Burma's peaceful pro-democracy movement. It's a vital historical testament to their collective struggle for freedom for the people of Burma. The story unfolds through one man's fight on behalf of political prisoners jailed by one of the world's most repressive military regimes. Bo Kyi was once a political prisoner himself in Burma. Now living in exile just across the border in Thailand, his life remains bound to his more than 2000 prisoner colleagues who are still behind bars. As his friends have fallen silent in remote jails, Bo Kyi has taken on the dangerous work of operating a secretive yet enormously effective network of supports for them and their families, as he carries their voices to the international arena. A reluctant leader and the winner of many human rights awards, Bo Kyi dislikes the limelight. A friendship spanning a decade allows filmmaker Jeanne Hallacy to follow the man, his motivations, and his cause to free his leaders jailed for their commitment to non-violent change in Burma. The film celebrates Aung San Suu Kyi's visionary leadership of the country's non-violent movement and selfless dedication of leading activists: Min Ko Naing, Zarganar and Nilar Thein. It features powerful torture testimonies from former political prisoners and their resolve to continue their struggle for peaceful reconciliation.—Jeanne Marie Hallacy