In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary
Manoto has released a four-part documentary series detailing the protests and massacres that occurred in Iran in January 2026. The series is compiled from over 10,000 videos recorded by Iranian residents as events unfolded live. This citizen-led documentation provides a direct account of the uprising, contrasting with official narratives. The footage captures the scale of the unrest and the state response during a period marked by mass killings of protesters.
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- ✓ Manoto released a four-part documentary series about protests in Iran.
- ✓ The documentary was compiled from more than 10,000 videos recorded by residents.
- ✓ The footage was recorded by Iranians as events unfolded live in January.
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Manoto released a four-part documentary series based on 10,000 resident-recorded videos.
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Manoto Documentary Uses Citizen Footage to Detail January Protests in Iran
Manoto has released a four-part documentary series detailing the protests and massacres that occurred in Iran in January 2026. The series is compiled from over 10,000 videos recorded by Iranian residents as events unfolded live. This citizen-led documentation provides a direct account of the uprising, contrasting with official narratives. The footage captures the scale of the unrest and the state response during a period marked by mass killings of protesters.
Why it matters
The January uprising led to widespread violence and reports of state-led crackdowns across Iran. President Masoud Pezeshkian has previously presented his own version of these events to an American television audience. The use of massive amounts of crowdsourced video aims to create a verifiable record of the period.
What is confirmed
- Manoto released a four-part documentary series about protests in Iran.
- The documentary was compiled from more than 10,000 videos recorded by residents.
- The footage was recorded by Iranians as events unfolded live in January.
Still unconfirmed
- An eyewitness reported mass killings and interrogator torture at Alikhani Square in Isfahan.
- One protester reported being shot in the leg and forced into hiding during the January crackdown.
- A roadside attack in southeast Iran killed five people as violence spread.
What to watch next
- Official response from the Iranian government to the Manoto documentary
- Verification of specific massacre sites cited in the citizen footage
- Further testimony from protesters forced into hiding during the January crackdown
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- Iran International — Shot in leg, forced into hiding: Iran protester recounts January crackdown
- ua.news — Manoto releases documentary series on January protests in Iran — Jerusalem Post
- iranwire.com — Eyewitness to Isfahan's Alikhani Square Details Mass Killings and Interrogator Torture
- Iran International — Five killed in roadside attack as violence spreads in southeast Iran
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