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Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd

2014·Movie
1h 38min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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Sold as terrorists...

The incredible odyssey of twenty-two men from China's persecuted Uyghur minority who were detained in Guantánamo as terrorists.
Uyghur PersecutionHuman Rights DocumentaryPolitical InjusticeGuantanamo BayAbsurdist Legal DramaBiographical NarrativesSocial CommentaryGlobal ConflictResilience

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Where can I stream Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd?

1 h 38 min

Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd in?

UyghurEnglish

It was made in Uyghur, with some English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.