- Battle in Seattle
- Opened September 19, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 38 min.
R
for violence and language
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In 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Environmentalists, consumer advocates, labor unions, students, anarchists and pacifists all converged, bringing attention to how the WTO’s laws were affecting democracy around the world. Among them are Django (Andre Benjamin), Sam (Jennifer Carpenter), Lou (Michelle Rodriguez) and Jay (Martin Henderson). United in their desire to be heard and to make a difference, for these protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics. A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot and an eventual State of Emergency results. The streets are mayhem, the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor (Ray Liotta), a riot cop on the streets (Woody Harrelson) and his pregnant wife (Charlize Theron).Read More
*Join Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, co-star Martin Henderson and director Stuart Townsend in person at the following screenings:
Fri., 09/19 and Sat., 09/20 - City Cinemas' Angelika Film Center in New York City, Q&A after the 8pm show, and intro prior to the 10:35pm show.
Sat., 09/20 - Lincoln Plaza in New York City, Q&A after the 5:30pm show, and intro prior to the 7:50pm show.
Fri., 09/26 - The Landmark Pavillion in Los Angeles, Q&A after the 7:30pm show, and intro prior to the 10pm show.
Sat., 09/27 - Regal's El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 in Sacramento, intro prior and Q&A after the 7pm show, and intro prior to the 9:30pm show.
- Cast: Charlize Theron, André Benjamin, Martin Henderson, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Jennifer Carpenter
- Director: Stuart Townsend
- Genres: Docudrama, Political Drama, Drama, Ensemble Film