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View from the Summit (2002) - FAQ

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What is View from the Summit about?

View from the Summit is a documentary. Quebec City is on high alert as it prepares for the Summit of the Americas on April 20, 2001. A 4-kilometre fence isolates the Upper Town, where thirty-four heads of state will discuss the Free Trade Area of the Americas. Meanwhile, thousands gather for the People's Summit, with tens of thousands expected to march in protest. Six thousand police officers patrol the streets, creating a tense atmosphere. Shot in cinéma vérité style by seven Quebec filmmakers, the documentary captures the clash between protesters and political leaders.

When was View from the Summit released?

View from the Summit was released in 2002.

How long is View from the Summit?

View from the Summit has a runtime of 75 minutes.

What genre is View from the Summit?

View from the Summit is classified as Arts.

What topics does View from the Summit cover?

View from the Summit explores topics including capitalism, political-polarization.