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The Reluctant Revolutionary

DURATION: 1 HOUR, 10 MINUTES An intimate portrait of Yemen as the revolution unfolds, told through the eyes of warm-hearted local tour guide Kais. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Sean McAllister portrays Kais' transformation from sceptic of the revolutionary cause to participant with characteristic intimacy and frankness. The film tracks Kais from his initial irritation with the demonstrations against President Saleh's 33-year reign to his witnessing the determination of the demonstrators, which culminates in a massacre of 52 protestors. This is a personal and at times deeply shocking documentary which takes the viewer to the heart of what is like as a normal civilian to live through a revolution.

English
  • Originally Aired March 19, 2012
  • Runtime 75 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b01dpp44
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created December 20, 2012 by
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Name Type Role
Sean McAllister Director