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Surviving Syria’s Prisons

8.020251h 15mMovieDocumentary

A look inside one of the most brutal campaigns of state repression in modern history - told by those who endured it and those who enforced it.

DirectorsSara Obeidat·Sasha Joelle Achilli

WritersSasha Joelle Achilli·Sara Obeidat

ProducersSara Obeidat·Sasha Joelle Achilli

Where to watch

BBC iPlayer

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sara Obeidat

Sara Obeidat

Self : Narrator (voice over)

Shadi Haroun

Self : Hadi Haroun's brother

Self : Shadi Haroun's brother

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Surviving Syria’s Prisons — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Surviving Syria’s Prisons?

Surviving Syria’s Prisons is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Surviving Syria’s Prisons on Netflix?

No, Surviving Syria’s Prisons is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Surviving Syria’s Prisons on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Surviving Syria’s Prisons isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Surviving Syria’s Prisons for free?

Surviving Syria’s Prisons is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.