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201151 minPG-13documentary

Benghazi Rising

201151 minPG-13documentary

A small protest over one lawyer's imprisonment sparked a conflict in Benghazi in 2011 that challenged Colonel Gaddafi's police state.

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A small protest over one lawyer's imprisonment sparked a conflict in Benghazi in 2011 that challenged Colonel Gaddafi's police state.

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Jihan Hafizdirector

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Benghazi's streets were filled with protests in 2011 after the imprisonment of a lawyer. The people expressed years of hurt and political repression under Colonel Gaddafi's regime. They organized protests that escalated into a broader conflict. Unarmed citizens challenged the police state. Personal stories from residents illustrate their fight for change. The documentary covers the early days of unrest that led to significant events in Libya's history. It runs for 51 minutes.

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