Free Roxana Saberi
From Fargo Filmmaking
Free Roxana Saberi (2009) 7 min. 18 sec.
Free Roxana Saberi (2009) is a video project created by Tucker Lucas in support of the cause to free Roxana Saberi.
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[edit] Main Details
[edit] Plot Summary
In February of 2009, Fargo, North Dakota native Roxana Saberi was arrested in Iran, reportedly for buying a bottle of wine.
In April, that charge was upgraded to espionage. Roxana was convicted during a secret trial, and sentenced to eight years in a Tehran prison.
On May 2nd, a peaceful demonstration was organized by friends and supporters of Roxana to demand her release. They wore yellow to signify courage.
[edit] Production Information
[edit] Cast
- Roxana Saberi.... Archival Footage
- Janeen Kobrinsky.... Herself
- John Hoeven.... Himself
- Earl Pomeroy.... Himself
- Dennis Walaker.... Himself
- Pamela Jolicoeur.... Herself
- Roger Bailey.... Himself
- Scott Hennen.... Himself
- Joel Heitkamp.... Himself
- Darren Selvig.... Himself
- Catherine McMullen.... Herself
- John Strand.... Himself
- Mitch Marr.... Himself
[edit] Crew
- Tucker Lucas.... Director, Editor
[edit] Other Information
[edit] Photo Gallery
 A young girl studies Roxana's image. |
 Protesters show their suppport. |
 Community members bow their heads in silent contemplation. |
[edit] External Links
- Free Roxana website
- ND Human Rights Coalition website
- Reporters Without Borders website
- Committee to Protect Journalists website
