1/2 Revolution

Director: Omar Shargawi, Karim El Hakim
Theatrical Release Date:
Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
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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]

Shadow and Act Reviews

VOD Review - '1/2 Revolution' (A Gripping Documentation Of The Egyptian Revolution)

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SUNDANCE REVIEW | "1/2 Revolution" Puts a Dramatic Personal Spin on Tahrir Square

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