Young People are Staging a Revolution in Belarus (2011)
Staging a Revolution (2011) - As the European Union's sanctions seal Belarus from the outside, Lukashenko's control of the media close it from the inside. But one oddball band of thespians are determined to fight the censorship. For similar stories, see: Democracy Promoting Teddy Bears In Belarus (2012) • Democracy Promoting Teddy Bears In Belarus... Inside Erdoğan's Crackdown On Turkey's Free Press • Video Chechnya's Oppressive Regime Pursues Dissidents Into Europe • Chechnya's Oppressive Regime Pursues Dissi... Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... For downloads and more information visit: https://www.journeyman.tv/film/5055 Like us on Facebook: / journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: / journeymanvod / journeymannews Follow us on Instagram: / journeymanpictures With the media completely controlled by the authorities, the 'Free Theatre' is the only voice of dissent. Yet for Kolya and Natasha, who run the theatre, dissent comes at a high price. "To oppose means losing your job". They fight, but for them and their followers, the future is bleak. Lukashenko, under increasing international pressure, is seeking to cut Belarus off from the outside world. The internet, for so long the only connection to the international community, is now completely monitored. "Dictatorship rests on things being controlled" Kolya says. Yet those of the Jeans Generation are committed to staying in Belarus, and fighting to overthrow the regime that seeks to control every aspect of their lives. "Otherwise," they say, "the country will fall into a deep sleep" Matthew Charles – Ref. 5055 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.
