Storyville

S24E07 The Accused: Damned or Devoted?

In Pakistan, the blasphemy law mandates the death penalty for anyone who disrespects Prophet Muhammad and life imprisonment for those who desecrate the Qur'an. This Storyville documentary explores the lives of four individuals accused of blasphemy, focusing on Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who asserts she was wrongfully accused by her Muslim colleagues following a disagreement. As elections approach, the nation is divided between those advocating for reform of the law and those determined to uphold it at all costs. Prominent cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi fervently champions the law, rallying millions of supporters while threatening death to anyone who dares to challenge it.