© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

New film tells story of woman who survived Iran prison fire

Season 2025 Episode 327 | 5m 39s

Thousands of Iranian protesters were arrested in the months after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, following her arrest for improperly wearing her hijab. Many spent time at the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, where a fire broke out one night. A new short film, “That Night,” shares one survivor’s account of the fire. Ali Rogin speaks with the film’s director Hoda Sobhani for more.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
News Wrap: Israel hits Beirut with deadly strike targeting a Hezbollah leader
Officials meet in Geneva for Ukraine talks as peace plan’s author called into question
Federal agents escalate tactics as Trump administration pushes for more migrant arrests
November 23, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Deep in the Amazon, scientists build a ‘time capsule’ to predict future of climate change
What to know about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and falling out with Trump
News Wrap: Bolsonaro arrested days before starting prison sentence over coup attempt
November 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Deadly Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon nearly a year since ceasefire began
How patients are using AI to fight back against denied insurance claims