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Two Doors is a documentary that examines the Yongsan Tragedy, which occurred in 2009 in South Korea. The film details how five evictees died during a protest against their eviction, which escalated when they climbed a steel watchtower. The documentary presents contrasting narratives: the police accused the evictees of carrying firebombs, while critics argued that the police's excessive force was to blame for the tragedy.
The aftermath of the tragedy saw the survivors facing trials, while no officials were held accountable. The film shows the tension between the police department and the evictees, as well as the lack of transparency in the investigation process. The documentary captures the struggle for truth amidst a backdrop of governmental authority and legal battles, culminating in a court decision that aimed to eradicate illegal protests.
Why Watch
- •Find out what happened during the 2009 Yongsan Tragedy.
- •See the contrasting narratives from police and evictees.
- •Meet the survivors facing trials after the tragedy.
Did You Know
•Five evictees died during the Yongsan Tragedy in January 2009.
•The evictees climbed the watchtower and came down as corpses within 25 hours.
•Survivors of the tragedy were immediately sent to trial after the incident.
•No officials responsible for the repression were investigated following the tragedy.
Perfect For
South Korean historyCivil rights issuesDocumentary enthusiasts