Detained Newsweek Journalist Directed Documentary on Drs Alaei
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 at 2:49 pm by Peter Witzler
You may have seen reports from Iran about the detention of Newsweek journalist Maziar Bahari. According to Reporters without Borders, he is one of over 20 journalists and bloggers detained since the June 12 elections.
But what you might not have seen is this amazing 2004 documentary Maziar Bahari directed for the BBC, Mohammad and the Matchmaker.
This 3-part film describes the innovative approach Drs Arash and Kamiar Alaei brought to their HIV/AIDS patients; moving beyond the traditional role of medical provider, providing social services to their patients and even helping them find love.
Please sign the petition and ask Iran to release the Drs Alaei so they can again take up their important work against HIV/AIDS.
