Film Night: 'A Whisper to a Roar' by Ben Moses followed by discussion with Ben Moses and Yulia Marushevska

'A Whisper to a Roar' tells the heroic stories of courageous democracy activists in five countries around the world – Egypt, Malaysia, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe – who risk it all to bring freedom to their people. From student leaders to prime ministers and heads of state, these activists share their compelling personal stories of struggle, past and present, with their countries’ oppressive regimes. Shot over three years and finalized in July 2012 by award-winning filmmaker, Ben Moses, the filmwas inspired by the work of Stanford University’s Larry Diamond, author of “The Spirit of Democracy” and Director of Stanford University’s Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. The film was made possibleby Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco, a renowned public intellectual and democracy advocate, particularly in regards to the Middle East, and his Moulay Hicham Foundation.
“The film is not only a riveting documentary, but also offers inspiration to people everywhere who seek to make governments accountable to the citizens they serve. The stories in “A Whisper to a Roar” demonstrate that democracy is a product of tremendous sacrifice, and we are all responsible for securing its promise for future generations.” - Hillary Rodham Clinton.
“An expertly drawn primer on the soft dictatorships that constrained five different countries and the peaceful revolutions that sought to expunge them.”- Voice, LA Weekly.
Location: CGIS South, Belfer Case Study Room, S020