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Netflix's 'Black Warrant' Brings India's Most Infamous Jail to Life

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Story by Naman Ramachandran
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An idealistic jailer confronts the gritty realities of India's notorious Tihar Prison in Netflix's gripping new docudrama 'Black Warrant'.
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  • Based on the bestselling book 'Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer' by former jailer Sunil Kumar Gupta and journalist Sunetra Choudhury, the series promises an authentic, insider's look at the prison's complex web of corruption, violence, and moral ambiguity.
  • With its focus on the jailer's personal journey, 'Black Warrant' aims to humanize the often-sensationalized world of India's criminal justice system and highlight the difficult choices faced by those tasked with maintaining order in such a challenging environment.
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Sunil Kumar Gupta, Sunetra Choudhury, Netflix India, Black Warrant
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