The power of the powerless / Agora Productions presents ; a film by Cory Taylor ; produced by Jonathan Terra, Darin Nellis ; written and directed by Cory Taylor.
Edition:
Education version 2.0.
Publisher:
Agora Productions,
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (25 pages ; 18 cm) + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Narrator: Jeremy Irons. Originally produced as a documentary film in 2009. DVD Includes a shortened version of the film (58 min.); 40 min. of extras includes A interview with Vaclav Havel, the role of young people, A keg of plum brandy, Director's comments, Contrary opinions on Havel's impact, Prague City guide to the Velvet Revolution, Montage of deleted scenes, November 17th, Original theatrical trailer; weblinks. Accompanied by a CD-ROM entitled: The power of powerless: teacher support materials.
Summary:
A moving tribute to peaceful revolution. The 80's introduction of 'Glasnost and Perestroika'. Student leaders in the late 80's sought to commemorate the death of a student protester against the Nazi occupation were granted permission by the communists to hold a rally on Nov. 17 1989. The students conspired to lead a march from their designated rally point into the symbolic center of Czech government, Wenceslas square. However, the government learned of the plan and cordoned off the area with special forces and riot police. Cordoned off and surrounded the 80,000 strong students sat and attempted to wait out the police. Unfortunately, the police attacked and in the melee one student died.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)639337507
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.