says he's being held in a facility that isn't just any prison but a high security prison, a prison meant for people who are considered a national security threat. he was arrested in april after posting this short film which clearly state it's fictional on youtube. one media law expert says elements in the film may have touched on sensitive subjects for the gulf monarchies, particularly a line which mentions using twitter to gather fighters, a tactic to helped fuel crowds during the 2011 arab uprisings. the law was updated after the revolutions. >> the arab spring really worried the leadership of the uae. >> reporter: only the government knows why cassim and the others are in prison. so far, they're not making any public comment. >> we'd just like him home. >> reporter: as we understand it, his next court date is in about sixdays. we'll be watching and let you know what happens. kate? >> all right. thank you so much, sara.