The Prisoner or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair

Mar 23 2007 PG-13 1h 12m
Documentary

In 2003, Iraqi journalist Yunis Abbas was taken from his home by American soldiers and detained at Abu Ghraib prison on suspicion of planning to assassinate Tony Blair. Only thing is, he was innocent. Through his months-long ordeal played out like a comedy of errors, Yunis learned the true meaning of liberation. His unique story is told via co-director Michael Tucker's footage, Yunis's home videos and illustrations by co-director Petra Epperlein.

Plot

A freedom-loving Iraqi journalist is mistaken as Tony Blair's would-be assassin and sent to Abu Ghraib Prison where he discovers the true meaning of liberation.

Written by

Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker

Directed by

Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker

Cast

Yunis Khatayer Abbas

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

Germany, United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
The Prisoner or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair ( trailer
Scores
# of Votes
288
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA