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Battle in Seattle

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R | 1hr 38min | Action/Adventure
Produced by Stuart Townsend, Kirk Shaw, Maxime Remillard, Mary Aloe, Mary L Aloe
Written by Stuart Townsend
Directed by Stuart Townsend
Starring: Ray Liotta, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, Martin Henderson, Ivana Milicevic
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In 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Environmentalists, consumer advocates, labor unions, students, anarchists and pacifists all converged, bringing attention to how the WTO's policies were affecting democracy around the world. The upcoming presidential election has now reinvigorated the debate over global trade policy. Django, Sam, Lou and Jay are united in their desire to be heard and to make a difference. For these protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics. A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot and an eventual State of Emergency results. The streets are mayhem, the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor, a riot cop on the streets and his pregnant wife. The choices they make will change their lives forever and prove, ultimately, that ordinary people can change the world.    hide


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10-03-2008
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Like Medium Cool 40 years ago (and Haskell Wexler is in this somewhere) the movie blends real and recreated riot footage. The film is, above all, earnest about the significance of public disturbance and civil disobedience as a means to speaking out against power on crucial issues. For that reason it ought to be seen by lots of people. It's well acted and entertaining and informative about the issue of the WTO. The plot is a little conventional for such a disturbing and important event, but I hope against hope that a new generation numbed by the greed, lies, fear, and corruption of American politics can still be inspired to speak out loudly and forcefully. Well worth seeing. (and follow it with by renting the Chicago 10)


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