| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 7 sec.) ; 345326565 bytes |
| Summary |
Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, The Power Of The Powerless examines the struggle for freedom during the Communist era in Czechoslovakia.Featuring Vaclav Havel, who ascended to power during the bloodless Velvet Revolution of 1989, and his fellow dissidents, this film investigates haunting questions about the country's Communist past.Contrasting the experiences of those who fought against the Communist regime, with the silent majority who supported it, The Power Of The Powerless investigates why many Czechs today don't want their Communist past dug up.The film also looks at the relevance of the Velvet Revolution today and asks why the majority of young Czechs know nothing about it and why they are not being taught about their own history.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Written and Directed by Cory Taylor. Executive Producers: Darin Nellis and Cory Taylor. Produced by Jonathan Terra and Darin Nellis |
| Event |
Broadcast 2009-12-03 at 20:35:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: PG |
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Communism and society.
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Memorials.
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Politics and government -- Public opinion.
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Student movements -- Social aspects.
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Velvet Revolution (Czechoslovakia : 1989)
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Czechoslovakia.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Irons, Jeremy, cast
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Taylor, Cory, director
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