Battle in Seattle - trailer

November 1999, and five days are about to rock the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Meeting. Among them are Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). Each has a unique story, but they’re united in a common desire to be heard and to make a difference in the world. For these four protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics.

A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot, and soon a State of Emergency is declared by the Mayor of Seattle. The streets are mayhem, and the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire of civil liberties and keeping the peace are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop on the streets (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron). The choices they all make will change their lives forever.

Writer/Director Stuart Townsend brings together this talented ensemble to intertwine different points of view – from protesters and police to delegates and doctors -- each of whom intentionally or accidentally find themselves on the streets of Seattle in those last days of the millennium. Townsend seamlessly merges footage of the real event with his fictional narrative. Ultimately, Battle in Seattle illustrates that even against incredible odds, ordinary people can change the world.

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[Kaalifornia]

Last sunday, there was a small, non-violent, protest against closing of sosial center called "Satama" in Helsinki, Finland. Two protestors were arrested. Couple hours later Finland won the ice hockey world championship and thousand of people went to the streets, broked trafficsigns, swimmed on the fountains, stoled flag of the Finland from the president's castle (our "White House") and pissed from the house roof. Nobody were arrested.

Fair isn't it?

[TheAthensriot]

all riots rise!!!greetings from greece!

[vorakimou]

@Darius12235 The only violence that is going on in Greece now is a corrupt government which is making choices to save banks instead of people, asking for money from the EU while mixing up details and getting away with frauds.

Greeks do NOT want EUs money, but the people cannot get heard if you don't listen to them..

[vorakimou]

@Darius12235 With all due respect, you should better check out more about what is really going on. A lot is going very wrong in the EU - especially Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, The Netherlands etc. - and people, as always, are not seeing what is happening, unless it complies to what their news broadcast says.

[Darius12235]

@TheSikiciCocuk Not the EU they can't handle them selves. EU gave them money for new fruit plantations they spent it fuck knows where, made 0 progress and asks for more, they believe that not paying taxes is a good sign. They want to get free shit and give nothing in return. That's not how modern world goes...

[Darius12235]

@TheAthensriot Really Greece? You riot for nothing you don't pay taxes in your country and ask the rest of Europe for money, never pay back go out on streets destroy shit and ask for more...

[wiscalia]

@eFFeCTzFamily

ain't no power like the power of people cause the power of people don't stop.

Breaking the Spell is wayyy better btw.

[solve809]

amazing movie. makes you realize why protesters go out there. and the unfortunate truth that protesters are all generalized as violent people. some do it the right way while others do it their way.

[alhabbo]

Occupy Everything!

[TheSikiciCocuk]

@TheAthensriot

You country is really fucked up because of EU