Battle in Seattle


n 1999, five days rocked the world as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle in protest of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Environmentalists, consumer advocates, labor unions, students, anarchists and pacifists all converged, bringing attention to how the WTO's laws were affecting democracy around the world. Among them are Django, Sam, Lou and Jay. United in their desire to be heard and to make a difference, for these protesters, this is very personal and the stakes are higher than mere politics. A peaceful demonstration to stop the WTO talks quickly escalates into a full-scale riot and an eventual State of Emergency results. The streets are mayhem, the WTO is paralyzed. Caught in the crossfire are Seattle residents, including its beleaguered mayor, a riot cop on the streets and his pregnant wife. The choices they make will change their lives forever and prove, ultimately, that ordinary people can change the world.
Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Logline: In 1999, during the World Trade Organization meeting in Seattle, an eclectic group of demonstrators brings the city to a state of near-chaos.
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama and Politics/Religion
Running Time: 1 hr. 39 min.
Release Date: September 19th, 2008 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for language and some violence.
Distributors:
Redwood Palms Pictures, ThinkFilm
Production Co.:
Insight Film Studios, Hyde Park Entertainment, Remstar
Financiers:
Proud Mary Entertainment, Redwood Palms Pictures
Filming Locations:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produced in: United States