Summary Freedom from Abuse of Power: Torture and Unlawful Imprisonment illustrates how Americans' all-important right to due process is being eroded, and how torture and extraordinary rendition are being illegally used by our government in the "war on terror." The history of habeas corpus is outlined, and we see how time-honored protections against arbitrary imprisonment are being undermined. A former CIA official discusses the origins of extraordinary rendition, and describes how the practice expanded after Sept. 11 to include torture and brutal interrogations ordered by the U.S. and conducted in foreign prisons.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Greg Bryan Tommy Bertelsen Michael Schiller Abby Stern
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 6, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies : Brave New Films
Summary Freedom from Abuse of Power: Torture and Unlawful Imprisonment illustrates how Americans' all-important right to due process is being eroded, and how torture and extraordinary rendition are being illegally used by our government in the "war on terror." The history of habeas corpus is outlined, and we see how time-honored protections against arbitrary imprisonment are being undermined. A former CIA official discusses the origins of extraordinary rendition, and describes how the practice expanded after Sept. 11 to include torture and brutal interrogations ordered by the U.S. and conducted in foreign prisons.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 6, 2007
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies : Brave New Films