Inside the Iranian Uprising

After Mahsa Amini dies while in police custody over a dress code dispute, anger erupts across Iran. The film reframes these events through the eyes of ordinary people and archival footage, tracing how a single tragedy becomes a nationwide outcry. It shows how authorities insist the death was natural while citizens question the official story and demand accountability. Through street scenes, interviews, and historical materials, the documentary paints a portrait of a regime under strain that responds with coercion and brutality to keep dissent in check. What follows is a raw, unscripted account of a society pushing back against repression.

Directed by Majed Neisi, Inside the Iranian Uprising is a 2023 documentary that blends eyewitness testimony with archival footage including Mahsa Amini and other key figures to illuminate the protests and government response.

The film presents a focused look at a turning point for Iranian society, where mass demonstrations collide with a security state. It centers on resilience, the role of women in protest, and the power of collective memory to document a moment of upheaval.