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Democrats
Directed by Camilla Nielssen | Denmark | Shona w/ English subtitles | 2014 | Documentary | 99 mins
Best Doc Feature, Tribeca
Film Source: Upfront Films
Camilla Nielssen's astutely observed, darkly humorous, rousingly energetic chronicle of the drafting of the new Zimbabwean constitution has been rightly dubbed "one of the year's most invaluable documentaries" by The Guardian. Given incredible access over a four-year period, the filmmakers offer a firsthand, ground-floor view of nascent democracy in action, following the two men who have been tasked with overseeing the drafting process: Paul Mangwana of President Mugabe's ZANU-PF party and Douglas Mwonzora of Movement for Democratic Change. Although opposed in their affiliations and beliefs, the two share a mutual respect and great odd-couple chemistry as they navigate the organizational challenges, negotiations, compromises, setbacks, arguments, frustrations and small triumphs of the process all the while operating under the constant specter of authoritarian repression and violence. Nielssen's masterful film captures the intimate dynamics of the struggle toward representational government with a wonderful balance of humor, outrage, contemplation and candor.
Please note there are two screenings for this film, be sure to select the correct date and time.
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LocationMain Street Landing Black Box Theatre (View)
60 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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