Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Battle in Seattle

Label
Battle in Seattle
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated R
Main title
Battle in Seattle
Runtime
99
Summary
In November of 1999, Seattle broke into a full-scale state of emergency as thousands of peaceful protestors gathered in resistance to the World Trade Organization. The city's mayor, a SWAT cop on the streets and his pregnant wife, and four demonstrators are caught in the crossfire as their lives intersect in the ensuing riots. Stuart Townsend, in his debut writing and directing role, seamlessly merges actual footage of the devastating chaos with brilliant performances
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.screenwriter