Burma VJ
Aug 28 - Sep 03, 2009
(Anders Ostergaard, Denmark, 2008, DVCAM, 85 min)
Co-Presented by Capitol Hill Seattle Blog
In 2007, over 100,000 protesters took to Burma’s streets, signaling the start of a rebellion against the nation’s oppressive dictatorship. As the government effectively shut down all media and communication in and out of the country, members of the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) braved the streets to film the rebellion as it unfolded. Their powerful footage was then smuggled into Thailand to be shared with the rest of the world. Burma VJ is a gripping look at key moments caught on film by intrepid video journalists during this intense political struggle.
“Burma VJ is a rich, thought-provoking film not only because of the story it tells, but also because of the perspective it offers.” —A.O. Scott, NY Times
"An excellent portrayal of recent events told in a unique way, through uncommon means. “Burma VJ” sheds light on the history of people who are displeased yet too scared to speak out." -NW Asian Weekly
"SW Pick: Burma VJ takes us on a roller coaster of alternating hope and despair as the young guerrilla reporters, always on the lookout for ubiquitous informers, wade into the thick of the struggle with Handycams hidden in bags..." -Seattle Weekly
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