Over a million Ukrainians protested in the streets of Kiev following the 2004 presidential election, demanding justice after allegations of a rigged vote.
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Over a million Ukrainians protested in the streets of Kiev following the 2004 presidential election, demanding justice after allegations of a rigged vote.
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Viktor Yushchenko stands before a sea of protesters in Kiev, rallying support after a controversial election in 2004. The documentary "Orange Revolution," directed by Steve York, captures the aftermath of the rigged presidential election that declared Viktor Yanukovych the winner despite evidence of widespread fraud. Following Yushchenko's near-fatal poisoning, over a million Ukrainians took to the streets, demanding transparency and justice. The film documents their determination and the significant political changes that followed in Ukraine's quest for democracy.
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Why Watch
- See the massive protests after Ukraine's 2004 presidential elections.
- Find out about the international response to Ukraine's political crisis.
- Meet key figures involved in the Orange Revolution.
Did You Know
- The film won the 2007 President's Award at the Chicago International Documentary Film Festival.
- It premiered at the Chicago International Documentary Film Festival in 2007.
- The documentary was screened at the Cairo Human Rights Film Festival in 2009.
- Orange Revolution received the Bronze Plaque at the Columbus International Film Festival in 2007.
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Who directed the Orange Revolution documentary?
Steve York directed the Orange Revolution documentary.
What year did the Orange Revolution documentary premiere?
The Orange Revolution documentary premiered in 2007.
What awards did the Orange Revolution documentary win?
It won the 2007 President's Award at the Chicago International Documentary Film Festival and the 2007 Proskar Award for Best Documentary at the Seattle International Film Festival.
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