Eminent Monsters
"A Manual For Modern Torture"
Originally released in 2020. Eminent Monsters is a documentary/crime film. directed by Stephen Bennett.
Starring Moazzam Begg, Ewen Cameron, and Christine Corbett
Synopsis
‘Do No Harm’ is an abiding principal of psychiatry. It is abandoned time after time in this shocking, utterly compelling exploration of the profession’s collusion with state sponsored torture over the past 70 years. Director Stephen Bennett untangles a web of secrecy, denial and complicity to explore the legacy of Scottish-born psychiatrist Dr Ewen Cameron and the experiments that helped devise systems of torture employed across the globe, from Northern Ireland to Guantanamo Bay. Experts, victims and families provide chapter and verse on fundamental violations of human rights.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Scotland
- Sideways Film
- Hopscotch Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eminent Monsters about?
‘Do No Harm’ is an abiding principal of psychiatry. It is abandoned time after time in this shocking, utterly compelling exploration of the profession’s collusion with state sponsored torture...
Who directed Eminent Monsters?
Eminent Monsters was directed by Stephen Bennett.
How long is Eminent Monsters?
Eminent Monsters has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Eminent Monsters released?
Eminent Monsters was released on February 16, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eminent Monsters?
The main cast of Eminent Monsters includes Moazzam Begg, Ewen Cameron, Christine Corbett, Mark Fallon, James Mitchell.