Battle in Seattle

Battle in Seattle
6.3

Battle in Seattle

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Directed by: Stuart Townsend

Overview

Thousands of activists arrive in Seattle, Washington in masses to protest the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 (World Trade Organization). Although it began as a peaceful protest with a goal of stopping the WTO talks, it escalated into a full-scale riot and eventually, a State of Emergency that pitted protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.

Review (1)

  • Filipe Manuel Neto (Rated: 4)

    It has some points of merit, but lacks neutrality.

    I was too young in 1999 to remember this World Trade Organization meeting. However, I am fully aware that this type of summit is usually a rallying point for demonstrators in favor of a thousand ideals: rebels without a cause, anarchists, soc...

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