Battle in Seattle(2008)- Production Details

Poster of Battle in Seattle

Synopsis

In 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 Details

In Theaters

  • September 19, 2008

MPAA Rating

R (for language and some violence.)

Genres

Drama, Historical, Action/Adventure

Run Time

1 hour 38 minutes

Distributors

Redwood Palms Pictures

Box Office

$223,537

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Seattle, Washington, USA

Produced In

United States

Director