“…Verzio FF submission Through the eyes of six Ukrainians, this film examines the history and current events of Ukraine as a context for exploring the even deeper question of democracy and what it means to be - or become - an autonomous, free ,and self-governing people. …”

“…Soros Documentary Fund “Burma Diary” documents the revolutionary movement fighting for democracy in Burma and depicts how young people are affected by the human rights abuses of Burma's dictatorial military government. …”

“…An outspoken critic of the occupation, he is equally passionate about the need to establish democracy in Iraq, arguing that Sunni participation in the January 2005 elections is essential. …”

“…Based on the principles of democracy, respecting differences, the right of each child to receive quality education this program emphasized the active involvement of families and the community in the education processes.…”

“…The two women have never met or spoken to each other, but in the film they are involved in a dialogue, they have a conversation about the power of history and the situation of women, about memories of oppression, starvation and the birth of democracy.…”

“…Kamal Barnadhaj was a New Zealand-Malaysian student of history and Indonesian politics who traveled to East Timor to lend his support to the pro-democracy movement. Three weeks later he was dead, gunned down by the Indonesian military. …”

“…A chilling commentary on life in an age of sound-bite democracy, the film reveals the controversy behind laws of this kind and examines how the two men most responsible for "Three Strikes" went from being fervent allies to bitter rivals.…”

“…Today, she is fighting for the very ideals that American democracy relies on, and is facing some of the most wreckless and powerful officials in the U.S. government. …”

“…In a confrontation between him and Fischer, she confirms that she is indeed suspicious of democratic society, because "in a democracy we have to give everyone equal say, and eventually that is going to destroy us."…”

“…Verzio FF Submission “Women in White” is a documentary about 75 democracy activists who were arrested by the Cuban government in 2003. …”

“…Kjaer visited Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Turkey and Qatar, often posing the question of where the border of free speech, one of the pillars of democracy, lies.…”

“…It argues that Slovakia's transition from communism to democracy has pushed Roma there to the margins of society. …”

“…“The NEA Tapes” provides a story about the capacity of individuals to actuate change through dialogue; a story of artists looking for the democracy and free expression through the diversity of culture.…”

“…Will the country open up to democracy or remain isolated: the ultimate assessment of Fidel’s era will depend on this choice. …”

“…Indonesia brutally occupied East Timor for more than 20 years, killing more than 200,000 people and engaging in systematic campaigns of rape, murder and torture. Pro-democracy advocates, East Timorese, labor organizers, students and workers speak out about life under the boot of the Suharto regime in this engrossing documentary. …”

“…Reflecting schisms of race, class, and political power at the core of the Philippines' tumultuous democracy, the film introduces families, institutions, and individuals clashing over Paco's future. …”

“…The film follows Devi and five other brave women, including Maoist Commander Kranti; Royal Nepal Army Officer Rajani; Krishna, a monarchist from a rural community who leads a rebellion against the Maoists; Mandira, a human rights lawyer; and Ram Kumari, a young student activist organizing the protests to reclaim democracy. Sari Soldiers intimately delves into the extraordinary journey of these women on opposing sides of the conflict, through the democratic revolution that reshapes the country's future.…”

“…Finally, the program examines how Russia’s traditional and new art forms are influencing the country’s current political process and its emerging democracy.…”

“…She fought with ULIMO (United Liberian Movement for Democracy). This film tries to understand their lives in post-war Sierra Leone, and the psychophysical adjustments they have undertaken in order to come to terms with their experiences.…”

“…It also delivers a powerful ideological statement about the mission and meaning of American democracy addressed both to domestic and international publics. …”