Normally at The Film Stage, we highlight crowdfunded projects in our bi-weekly column Crowdfunded Cinema. However, Ruaridh Arrow’s directorial debut, How to Start a Revolution, has us so inspired, that we felt it was an important addition to sneak it in before its campaign ends.
The documentary focuses on Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp, and what his writings have done to inspire groups of protestors living under oppressive regimes to stand-up for their own democratic freedom. Focusing on nonviolent action, Genes ideas have been seen put in action during periods of unrest in Burma, Thailand, Bosnia, Estonia, Iran, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and now Syria, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Middle East.
We spoke with director Ruaridh Arrow recently to discuss the project, and were left inspired and with the sense of urgency that this is a story that needs to be told and heard. We’d also like...
The documentary focuses on Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp, and what his writings have done to inspire groups of protestors living under oppressive regimes to stand-up for their own democratic freedom. Focusing on nonviolent action, Genes ideas have been seen put in action during periods of unrest in Burma, Thailand, Bosnia, Estonia, Iran, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and now Syria, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Middle East.
We spoke with director Ruaridh Arrow recently to discuss the project, and were left inspired and with the sense of urgency that this is a story that needs to be told and heard. We’d also like...
- 6/9/2011
- by Kristen Coates
- The Film Stage
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