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Showdown in Seattle

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Showdown in Seattle Part 1: Seattle Prelude
Seattle heats up as thousands pour into the city for week-long rallies and demonstrations in protest of WTO.
Showdown in Seattle Part 2: People Unite, Police Riot
Protests are met by Seattle poice and barrage of chemical weapons and rubber bullets.
Showdown in Seattle Part 3: Occupied Seattle
Segment includes Steelworkers' rally which is met with Police teargas, as well as examinations of legal issues posed by Police abuse, indigenous issue with the WTO, and a critical look at how the media has covered the protests.
Showdown in Seattle Part 4: Unwilling Captives
Segment on questionable legal processing dealing with Seattle protesters
Showdown in Seattle Part 5: What Democracy Looks Like
The WTO ends in failure and celebration.

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Showdown in Seattle Part 5: What Democracy Looks Like

ProductionYear: 1999
Runtime: 28:00
Series: Showdown in Seattle
Subject: Political Science, Economics, Globalization Studies, Labor Studies, Economic Development, Politics, Housing
Catalogue Number: 03472

the WTO ends in failure and celebration. Interviews with Victor Menotti (Int. Forum on Globalization), John Mwaniki (Zimbabwe delegate), Lori Wallach (Public Citizen), Scott Nova (Citizen Trade Campaign), Mr. Shinohara (Japanese delegate), and others. A look at the youth participation in the Seattle protest and what the WTO means to them. The Longshoreman rally closes labor's week of events. An ironic look at holiday shopping in Seattle during the siege. An inside look at the Independent Media Center and the process that made it work. The series closes with reflection on the week's events and inspiration for the mobilization ahead.

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