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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Uprising recounts the story of the Egyptian revolution from the perspective of its leadership and key organizers, their struggle for freedom against major odds, their sacrifice, and the courage and ingenuity that allowed them to succeed. Featuring major figures including four Nobel Peace Prize nominees, several Egyptian presidential cand...

Directed By: Fredrik Stanton

Written By: Fredrik Stanton

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • 1 h 25 m

Uprising (2013)

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary Uprising recounts the story of the Egyptian revolution from the perspective of its leadership and key organizers, their struggle for freedom against major odds, their sacrifice, and the courage and ingenuity that allowed them to succeed. Featuring major figures including four Nobel Peace Prize nominees, several Egyptian presidential cand...

Directed By: Fredrik Stanton

Written By: Fredrik Stanton

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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88
Jan 11, 2013
When Uprising shows masses of Arabs marching for freedom, and using Muslim prayer as a form of peaceful protest, that in itself is a bit revolutionary.
By Farran Smith Nehme FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 10, 2013
A concise commemoration of a new society's birth pains.
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70
Jan 11, 2013
Ultimately, more than 800 demonstrators died amid countless displays of bravery and commitment. Uprising is a vital and valuable tribute to these courageous men and women - and to love of country.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 10, 2013
Its account of the week beginning January 25 feels like a solid, layman-friendly addition to the West's understanding of this chunk of history.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 9, 2013
Amid the flood of documentaries about the Arab Spring in general and the Egyptian Revolution in particular, Uprising takes a clear, cohesive approach to the spontaneous events at its center.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW
70
Jan 8, 2013
In his concise, accessible oral history of Egypt's 2011 revolution, director Fredrik Stanton stitches together voices of the activists and organizers at the center of the events that led to the end of President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year reign.
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Jan 10, 2013
This important, moving event was, as we know, documented in real time, but in Uprising gets put into a crucial context.
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Release Date Jan 11, 2013
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/UprisingDocumentary
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Awards

Phoenix Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Canada International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
CINE Competition
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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