1/2 Revolution
- Director: Omar Shargawi, Karim El Hakim
- Theatrical Release Date:
- Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
- On The Web Film WebsiteIMDb Listing
Synopsis: In January 2011, two filmmakers captured the reality of the Egyptian revolution as it occurred out of view from the world's media in the alleyways and streets away from the square – and in the process were arrested by the secret police. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance Film Festival]
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