This was a very compelling documentary about the recent events in Egypt. I was mostly focused on the convergence between social media and video and how the April 6th Youth Movement was ready and waiting for an opportunity to strike. It took more than 3 years to prepare and it showed in their focus and dedication to the cause. Watch the full program online to see but beware there is some extremely graphic imagery that shows the atrocities the Security Police in Egypt were using on its citizens. Online video was the key in turning the youth movement into a force to be reckoned with and access to it was the important thing. Fascinating to learn about this group led by Ahmed Maher and how they mobilized by using Facebook and sharing these moments caught on videotape to convince young people in Egypt that they needed to rise up. When the protests in Tunisia happened, this group saw their chance. This group studied non-violent tactics from Serbia and South Africa to gain support. By making the government look bad, that prompted others around the world to voice their disgust. This video tells this story so well, anyone interested in this monumental change in the region should watch to learn more. It also highlighted the organization tactics from the Muslim Brotherhood which aided the movement.
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