Battle in Seattle

Battle in Seattle

Six lives, six battles, one city.

Directed by Stuart Townsend

Produced by Insight Film Studios, Redwood Palms Pictures

200799 min6.3 / 10

A politically engaged ensemble drama about idealistic activists confronting state power during the 1999 Seattle WTO protests, balancing personal stakes with systemic conflict.

Thousands of activists arrive in Seattle, Washington in masses to protest the WTO Ministerial Conference of 1999 (World Trade Organization). Although it began as a peaceful protest with a goal of stopping the WTO talks, it escalated into a full-scale riot and eventually, a State of Emergency that pitted protesters against the Seattle Police Department and the National Guard.

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  • Is Battle in Seattle scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Battle in Seattle violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Battle in Seattle easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Battle in Seattle sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Battle in Seattle end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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