"How To Start a Revolution: A New Film About Gene Sharp"

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http://blog.sojo.net/2011/03/21/how-to-start-a-revolution-a-new-film-about-gene-sharp/#
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According to the filmmakers, How to Start a Revolution tells “the story of the power of people to change their world, the modern revolution and the man behind it all.” Along with testimony from key players and advocates, such as Retired U.S. Army Colonel Robert Helvey — who used Sharp’s methods to train activists in Venezuela, Burma, and Serbia — the film also contains user-generated protest videos from the streets of Tehran, Cairo, and Tunis.

Although Raqib has yet to see the film in its entirety, she expressed great confidence in director Ruaridh Arrow’s ability to convey a “careful presentation of the development of Dr. Sharp’s decades-long research and writing, as well as how this work has been studied and used by diverse individuals and groups on nearly every continent.”

As it turns out, Arrow was in Cairo’s Tahrir Square during the recent uprising — thus witnessing first-hand the far-reaching influence of Sharp’s work. This experience will undoubtedly make for a powerful conclusion to a film that will hopefully bring the importance of Sharp’s work to new audiences and inspire further reading.

“The hope,” Raqib said, “is that after viewing the film, people will then seek and access additional information and writings that can provide a more in-depth understanding of the subject matter.”

[joshcryer]

1. Kick.

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3. Thanks! I'd like to see this one. Especially since it was an inspiration for the Egyptians.

:hi:

[LAGC]

2. Non-violent protest is great when the military is sympathetic.

Like in all those Communist countries when the U.S.S.R. imploded in a peaceful way.

Unfortunately, that's not always the case, as we're seeing in Libya right now.

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4. kicking just because I wanted to kick

[joshcryer]

6. A good a reason as any.

:kick:

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7. I figured a donkey kick was better than a bison kick.

:rofl:

[joshcryer]

5. There are a bunch of good docos that are coming out.

I want to see Dream With Me.

[Turborama]

8. K&R Thanks for this.

Here's some similar documentaries which I think you'll find interesting...

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