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2025100 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

WTO/99

2025100 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

More than 40,000 people protested in Seattle against the World Trade Organization's impacts on human rights, labor, and the environment.

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More than 40,000 people protested in Seattle against the World Trade Organization's impacts on human rights, labor, and the environment.

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Ian Bell

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Seattle's streets filled with over 40,000 protesters in November 1999 as they rallied against the World Trade Organization (WTO). The documentary captures the tensions between the WTO and activists concerned about human rights, labor conditions, and environmental issues. Archival footage brings to life the events surrounding the protests, illustrating the clash between globalization advocates and those demanding accountability. The film runs for 100 minutes and presents a detailed account of this significant moment in trade history.

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