This Revolution

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This Revolution

R

Released Jun 29, 2005

1h 35m

Drama

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A news cameraman (Nathan Crooker) befriends a widow (Rosario Dawson) while covering activists during the Republican National Convention.

J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The fusion of fiction and independent journalism adds to the complexity of a story that exposes the 'news' as a narrative cowritten by the government and the TV networks.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 20, 2005

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Anita Gates

New York Times

Stephen Marshall's admirable but unfocused new film is set in New York City during the 2004 Republican National Convention.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 29, 2005

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

Marshall says he was inspired by the Haskell Wexler cult classic Medium Cool, filmed at the infamous 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago. He has a lot to learn before he'll be anywhere near Wexler.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 29, 2005

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Its fiction tale is shrill, lifeless and uninteresting.

Rated: C+

Aug 30, 2009

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Rated: 1/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Maitland McDonagh

TV Guide

Marshall's ambitions are admirable, but he falls short when it comes to wrapping the message in credible, compelling drama.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 1, 2005

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Though sometimes the camerawork was nauseating, this film blurred the lines between reality and fiction seamlessly while scrutinizing U.S. institutions, including what separates protestors from activists - the root verbs themselves.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It's like Manufacturing Consent, but you get to watch Dawson instead of Chomsky.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Passionless, lifeless, empty.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

An interesting story with strong chemistry between the leads, Crooker and Dawson. Recommended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Own this movie for a few years before I watched it. Has some good ideas however it's poorly executed.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Although this film had it's sloppy properties (camerawork, dialogue etc.), I have to give it points for originality. It brought underground figures and ideas to collaborate in a full-feature film. It carried some significant messages regarding integrity, truth and civil disobedience. The casting and acting were okay, I just thought the rebels were a little lame. The bits with Immortal Technique are what really made it for me. Seeing one of my all-time favourite musicians in an acting role where he got to play himself and convey his own ideas was just fantastic. This film had it's rough patches, but it is definitely worth checking out.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

A news cameraman (Nathan Crooker) befriends a widow (Rosario Dawson) while covering activists during the Republican National Convention.

Director: Stephen Marshall
Producer: Lisa Hsu
Screenwriter: Stephen Marshall
Production Co: Revolution Theory, Guerrilla News Network, Artists/Media Cooperation
Rating: R (Pervasive Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2009
Runtime: 1h 35m