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Battle in Seattle (2007)

Starring: André Benjamin, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen, Joshua Jackson

Director: Stuart Townsend

Release Date: September 19th, 2008

Synopsis: Based on one of the most incendiary political uprisings in a generation, Battle in Seattle takes an in-depth look at the five days that rocked the world in 1999 as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in protest on the World Trade Organization. What began as a peaceful protest intended to stop the WTO talks quickly escalated into a full-scale riot and eventual State of Emergency that squared off the protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.

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About the Movie

Battle in Seattle is a 2007 film and the directorial debut of actor Stuart Townsend. It is based on the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 protest activity. The film premiered on May 22, 2008 at the Seattle International Film Festival.

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'Battle in Seattle' Stars

André Benjamin, Channing Tatum, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen, Joshua Jackson, Martin Henderson, Michelle Rodriguez, Ray Liotta, Stuart Townsend, Woody Harrelson

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'Battle in Seattle' Movie Links

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