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New York Post by Farran Smith Nehme
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.
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After 30 years under the oppressive rule of President Hosni Mubarak's regime, Egyptians took to the streets — and social media — to enact change. The leaders of Egypt's 2011 revolution discuss the fire, courage and resiliency behind their movement to remove Mubarak from office.
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The New York Times
A concise commemoration of a new society's birth pains.
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Village Voice
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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Los Angeles Times by Gary Goldstein
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.
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The Hollywood Reporter by John DeFore
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.
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Variety by Ronnie Scheib
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.
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New York Daily News
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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