Feature documentary made in association with the Moulay Hicham Foundation and Larry Diamond, author of “The Spirit of Democracy.” More at the film’s Official Site.
Synopsis: This film presents the inspiring and dangerous work of democracy activists in five countries around the world – Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Ranging from a student leader in Venezuela to the opposition leader/Prime Minister of Zimbabwe to the former President of Ukraine, these courageous dissidents tell their compelling personal stories of struggle with the oppressive regimes ruling their countries.
Cast & Crew:
Ben Moses – Producer, Writer, Director
Amy Martinez – Producer
Christopher Pavlick – Line Producer/Production Manager
Jill Schneider – Associate Producer
Larry Diamond – Executive Producer
Lynne Moses – Executive Producer
Harris Done – Principal Cinematographer
Sharon Franklin – Principal Editor
Christopher Thomas – Composer
Principle Subjects:
EGYPT
Activist Ahmed Maher
Activist Esraa Abdel Fattah Ahmed
Opposition Leader Ayman Nour
MALAYSIA
Former Deputy PM and Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim
Former Prime Minister Mohamad Mahathir
UKRAINE
Former President Viktor Yushchenko
TV Journalist Svyatoslav Tsegoloko
TV Journalist Andriy Shevchenko
Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko
VENEZUELA
Student Activist Roberto Patino
ZIMBABWE
Prime Minister/Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai
ADDITIONAL EXPERT:
Kim Campbell, former Canadian Prime Minister; Chair, World Movement for Democracy