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Battle in Seattle (Battle in Seattle)
Directed by: Stuart TownsendCast list: Charlize Theron, André Benjamin, Jennifer Carpenter, Woody Harrelson
Country: USA, Canada
Year: 2007
Genres: Drama / Comedy-drama.
Runtime: 98 min.
Languages available on DVD and /or Blue Ray: Catalan, Spanish, Euskera, English.
In late November 1999, masses are descending upon Seattle for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Conference, the first ever held on American soil. People believe the non-elected organization only exists to support corporate interests at the expense of the poor, working class and the environment among other things. Before the conference, the lead known protesters vow that their demonstrations will be peaceful, while Seattle Mayor Jim Tobin promises that no arrests will be made and no aggressive action, such as the use of tear gas, will be issued. On day one of the conference, tensions on both sides escalate the confrontation between police and protesters, with many innocent people caught in the crossfire.
Educational Grades: Secondary school, 14 to 16 / Sixth form college / Further education / Further Edu, mature students / Higher Education.
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / English language / Social Science, Geography and History / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world / Audiovisual culture. Cinema. Television. Photography / Economy / History / Basque language.
Topics: natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / culture of peace, violence, political and armed conflicts. / journalism, mass media, advertising / human rights.